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The Roman Republic What legacies were left to Western Society by the Romans? • 509BC: group of rich nobles (Patricians) overthrow Rome’s king • Patricians form a republic, in which “citizens” can vote for representatives in a Patrician-only Senate • Most citizens are Plebeians (farmers & merchants) • Plebians want more say in Gov since only Patrician Senators can make laws 1. • Plebeians force the writing down of Roman laws (12 tables) All Romans have the right to equal protection under the law • Except slaves who had no citizenship rights Patricians Plebeians 2. Plebeians are allowed to serve in the gov. • Senate = Patricians • Two Assemblies = Plebeians • Senate has more power ($/war/emperor) Other Legal Legacies of Rome • Romans believe no one above the law 1) People are innocent until proven guilty 2) The accuser must prove their case, not the accused 3) Unreasonable or unfair laws would be set aside Justinian’s Code • 1000 yrs later Emperor Justinian ordered writing down of all laws • The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws • The code was used in all legal matters similar to the legal code be use today Roman Legacies 1.Govt - Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 R’s) 2. Stadiums 3. Downtowns 4. Aqueducts 5. Language 6. Religion 7. Calendar 8. Architecture & Art
