1. Bellwork: August 18, 2017 Review What is a legacy?
What is the name of this peninsula?
What is the name of this sea?
What is the name of this area?
Preview
5. This is a statue of the Roman goddess Justitia. What do you think the balance symbolizes?
6. What do you think the sword symbolizes?
7. What do you think the blindfold symbolizes?
                                        

2. Attach Grade Sheet to back page of Comp Book

3. Project Information
Get it signed!!

4. Roman Legacy of Law and Justice…A play.
There will be three plays. Each play represents a different civilization’s method of law and justice. Which one is closest to ours?
What do you notice about how each play seeks justice for the accused criminal?

5. The Constitution (first 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights)
Which of these protect you from being falsely accused?
Right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to assemble.
Right to keep and bare arms.
Right to not allow soldiers to stay in your home.
Right to not be searched without reason.
Right not to testify against yourself.
- (Miranda rights)

6. The Constitution (first 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights)
Which of these protect you from being falsely accused?
6. Right to a speedy and public trial.
7. Right to a trial by jury.
8. Right to not receive cruel and unusual punishment.
9. Constitution shall not be used to deny others their rights.
10. Items not mentioned in the Constitution shall be the responsibility of the States.

7. Comp Book page 5 Title – “Roman Legacies: Law and Justice”
Our ideas of Law and Justice were influenced by the ancient Romans.
The Bill of Rights = rights all citizens are guaranteed.
The Law of the Twelve Tables = Rome’s first written laws were written on 12 bronze tablets that also guaranteed Roman citizens’ rights!!

8. Major beliefs about Law and Justice:
Everyone equal under the law
Law applies to all citizens
Innocent until proven guilty
Require judges to decide cases fairly
Guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
Citizens should participate in process

9. Conclusion
How does this statue of the Roman goddess Justitia show beliefs of law and justice?