HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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people are innocent until proven guilty
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judges interpret the laws
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accused people are not allowed to defend themselves
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people have rights no government can take away.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Roman Empire, the ius gentium were the laws that applied to non-citizens and foreigners as well as Ro-man citizens. Natural law (ius naturale) – A category of law based upon the principles shared by all living creatures, hu-mans as well as animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Civil law systems, also called continental or Romano-Germanic legal systems, are found on all continents and cover about 60% of the world. They are based on concepts, categories, and rules derived from Roman law, with some influence of canon law, sometimes largely supplemented or modified by local custom or culture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Give two examples of American legal principles that had their foundation in Roman law. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty; the accused can offer a defense in a court against the accuser; guilt must be established through evidence; judges are expeted to make fair decisions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Both the Roman republic and United States have a tripartite (tri-means three) system. That means the government is made up of three branches. The three branches are legislative, judicial, and executive. Both governments have the power to veto.