The top government officals were called who were chosen every year to head the army and run the

The top government officials were called consuls who were chosen every year to head the army and run the government.

Explanation:

To run a democratic, sovereign, socialist or communist government a proper hierarchy of government officials are needed which will be headed by consuls and followed by his subordinates. These government officials known as consuls chosen every year by following various selection process.

They head the army means defense, air force and navy staffs and commands them to peacefully handle country's administration. They are the main power body of a country who run the government. Government usually follow up the suggested way of consuls.