All other residents were either slaves or had no political rights, i.e.had no voice in the government.) This assembly of Roman citizens met, from time to time, in an enclosed space called the COMITIUM, which means a place of gathering or coming together.

This was between the Palatine and Quirinal hills near the FORUM, or market-place.
This assembly itself was called the COMITIA CURIATA, i.e.an assembly composed of the 30 curiae.

This body alone had the power of changing the existing laws; of declaring war or peace; and of confirming the election of kings made by the senate.

The voting in this assembly was taken by each curia, and the majority of the curiae decided any question..