1. Aim: How did the Romans influence our system of government?
Do now: Answer the question in at least (3) complete sentences in your notebook
Juan steals $5 and is sentenced to 3 years in jail. Sal commits the same crime and is only given 3 months in jail. Is this system of justice fair? Why or Why not?

2. Vocabulary Plebians-lower class Patricians-upper class
The Law of the Twelve Tables- written code of laws
Republic: government in which citizens have the right to vote
Tribune: official who helped the plebeians protect their rights
Consul: official who was like a king
Senate: aristocratic branch of Rome’s government

3. Students will read the Roman Law handout. (handout #1)
After you have finished reading the text, you will complete questions
1-5
Vocabulary-
Precedent- earlier events or decisions set the example for later decisions.
Magistrates/Praetors- Judges
Recodification- re-writing the laws

4. Class work Procedure Students will complete documents 1-3
First, 3 students will be chosen to read each section in document 1
Students will then complete questions 1-3
We will then discuss the answers as a class
After completion of document 1, students will complete documents 2 & 3 pairs

5. I. Roman Law
Roman Law and Justice A. Originally laws were not written down B. Plebeians were sometimes punished for breaking laws that they did not know existed

6. II. Roman Law of the 12 Tables
A. Created in 451 B.C.
Some basic laws were written down
B. The following important concepts formed the basis of Roman Law
All citizens were equal under the law
You are innocent until proven guilty
You have the right to know your accuser
You should not be punished for what you think
Right to a trial by jury
Records of judges decisions are recorded for future cases