The Roman Republic and Empire Chapter. 1 Sec. 2 The Roman Republic and Empire Essential question: How did the government of Rome develop into an empire?

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Ch1 Section 2 Vocabulary Republic Consul Dictator Tribune Veto Carthage Julius Caesar Augustus Justinian

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How did the Roman Republic differ from government under the Etruscans? Etruscans ruled Rome with an Aristocracy of nobles and a king. In 509 b.c The Romans established a Republic or “thing of the people” to keep any individual from gaining too much power. In the Republic- power rest in the hands of the citizens who elect leaders to make gov’t decisions.

How did the Roman Republic differ from government under the Etruscans? The Senate, land owning upper class, held most power. Served for life and made laws. Senators elected two consuls. Consuls: supervised the business of gov’t and Rome’s armies. Created a system of checks on the power of the gov’t. Dictators, rulers with complete control of the gov’t, would be chosen by senators if war broke out.

How did the Roman Republic differ from government under the Etruscans? The Laws of the Twelve Tables: made laws public and made it possible for plebeians (common people) to appeal a judgment by a patrician judge. Tribunes: officials elected to protect interests of plebeians. Could veto laws harmful to Plebeians

How did the Roman republic become an empire? Military Strength Conquest of new colonies Control of trade routes Prosperity Julius Caesar

What principles of law did Romans develop? Rome developed written laws. The Twelve Tables. Rome’s greatest legacies: written legal code equally and impartially applied to all. Republic – citizens choose who will represent them Government: senate, veto, checks on power. “Let justice be done,” proclaimed a Roman saying, “though the heavens fall!”

What principles of law did Romans develop? (Con’t) Justinian set up a commission to collect, revise, and organize all the laws of ancient Rome. They produced the Body of Civil Law, popularly known as Justinian’s Code. Centuries later, the code was a model for Western Europe and international law in use today "Innocent until proven guilty" "Accused has the right to face accuser and offer a defense against the charge"

What cultures contributed to Greco-Roman civilization?

The Rule of Law and Justice 1.Applied to all people under Roman rule. 2. Five basic principles b. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty a. People equal under the law E. Decisions must be based on fairness C. The accused can face accusers and defend against the charge. D. Guilt must be clearly established 3.Created stability and unity during Roman empire