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Roman Republic. Rome. Republic Citizens elect leaders to make political decisions Democracy on a large scale Population too large for everyone to be directly involved Dictators In times of crisis, one man is elected to rule Rules for 6 months then gives up power. Roman Law – 2 Systems.
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Rome • Republic • Citizens elect leaders to make political decisions • Democracy on a large scale • Population too large for everyone to be directly involved • Dictators • In times of crisis, one man is elected to rule • Rules for 6 months then gives up power
Roman Law – 2 Systems Law of the 12 Tables • Rome’s written laws Law of Nations • Applied to territories controlled by Rome • Different cultures have different customs and rules • Can’t force one set of laws on everybody
Law of the Twelve Tables • Commoners demand laws be written down • Everyone will have equal access to laws • Roman Laws • Innocent until proven guilty • Right to face your accuser and defend yourself
The Fall of Rome • Roman Empire Collapses under invasion • Splits in 2 (East & West) • Justinian’s Code – 527 BC • Combines 900 years of Roman laws into one book • Applies them equally to all citizens