HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Rule of Senators
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Rule of Law
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Rule of Rome
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans divided their law into jus scriptum (written law) and jus non scriptum (unwritten law). By “unwritten law” they meant custom; by “written law” they meant not only the laws derived from legislation but, literally, laws based on any written source.
Detailed explanation-2: -Concepts such as balance of powers, veto, and representation all were developed and recorded by the Romans. The United States has three branches of government similar to the Roman Republic. The Executive Branch (President) is similar to the elected consuls of Rome.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of Rome’s greatest contributions to the world is its system of law. The Roman Republic’s set of written laws was called the Twelve Tables. Laws were carved on twelve stone tablets, or tables. The Romans established the idea that all free citizens had the right to be protected by the law.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. The Roman laws are the basis of the law of many European countries. 2. The Roman Code of Laws was made by emperor Justinian on this basis, the laws of Germany, France, Italy and Spain were made England also got great help from this Code of Laws.