Roman Republic

Why is Rome an indirect democracy?

• people vote directly for their leaders

• people vote for representatives to make decisions for them

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What did unwritten laws allow patricians (wealthy) people to do?

• even leaders followed the laws

• patricians(wealthy people) often interpreted the law to suit themselves

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did the Twelve Tables establish?

• all free citizens had the right to protection of the law

• that laws could be fairly administered

• both of these

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did the Romans do like the Greeks?

• they denied citizens the right to vote

• they spread the idea that laws should be based on reason, justice, and morals and ethics

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why did tribunes attend the Senate?

• to protect the people's interest

• to earn more money

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why did tribunes block a law?

• to block laws harmful to plebeians (citizens)

• to make laws that were helpful to the citizens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why was there a system of checks and balances?

• to ensure no group or person abused their power

• to be in charge during a time of crisis

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did the legislative branch do?

• make laws

• veto laws

What did Justinian's Code establish?

• rulers are also accountable for their actions

• rulers do not have to follow the laws

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an important legacy about Rome's democracy?

• citizens can vote for leaders that represent them

• citizens vote for themselves

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7