Roman Law and Society

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What is the Code of Justinian?

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A collection of Roman laws and legal principles

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According to the Code of Justinian, what is the natural power of freedom?

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The ability to do what we please unless prevented by force or law

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Fill in the blank: Slavery is an institution of the law of nations, by which one man is made the property of another, contrary to ________ right.

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natural

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What are slaves called when they are taken from the enemy by the strong hand?

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Mancipia

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Fill in the blank: A person is ______ who is free from the moment of his birth, by being born in matrimony, of parents who have been either both born free, or both made free, or one of whom has been born and the other made free.

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free

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According to the Roman law text, what rights do those who are not independent have?

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Limited rights under a guardian