Question

Explain the roman contribution to law and government

Answer 1

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There are three important principles of Roman law. An accused person was presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Secondly, The accused was allowed to face the accuser and offer a defense against the charge. Lastly, guilt had to be established "clearer than daylight" using solid evidence.

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Answer 2

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Roman law was the law of the city of Rome and subsequently of the Roman Empire. The Romans were great exponents of law. The civilization of Ancient Rome had a lasting legacy in western culture in areas such as government, law, language, architecture, engineering, and religion. The influence of Roman law on modern legal systems has been immense. Roman Law have great significance in regard to the formation of uniform legal rules which further the process of political integration in Europe. Roman Law is the common foundation upon which the European legal order is built.

1. Government: Many modern-day governments are modeled after the Roman Republic. Concepts such as balance of powers, veto, and representation all were developed and recorded by the Romans. The United States has three branches of government similar to the Roman Republic. The Executive Branch (President) is similar to the elected consuls of Rome. The Legislative Branch (Congress) is similar to the Roman assemblies (like the Senate). Finally, the Judicial Branch is similar to the Praetors of Rome. The U.S. even named one house of Congress, the Senate, after the Senate of Rome.
2. Roman Law: Roman law had a significant influence over the modern-day laws of many countries. Legal ideas like trial by jury, civil rights, contracts, personal property, legal wills, and corporations all were influenced by Roman law and the Roman way of looking at things.