Download Rome - Shasta Union High School District

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Roman Society was made
of Plebeians and
Patricians
Rome’s Republic
 Senate: Finances, foreign
affairs, Laws (Patricians)
 2 Consuls (Patricians, head
of Senate)
 10 Tribunes, Assembly
(Plebeians) Veto laws
 Dictator (Senate choose in
time of war)
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When can a dictator be chosen?
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What does it mean to Veto a law?
-Twelve Tables step toward fair government
-Two-Systems: Civil Law (Roman Citizens),
Law of Nations (others in Roman Empire)
-Complied into “Justinian Code”
“government of laws not men”
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True/False: Have two systems of laws that
different people have to follow is a very fair
law system.
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Was Justinian a Roman Emperor?
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Innocent until proven guilty
Right to face the accuser and offer defense
Guilt had to be “Clearer than daylight”
 Guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
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Which of the previous principles was used to
clear Casey Anthony?