1. The Roman Republic What legacies were left to Western Society by the Romans?

2. Patricians form a republic, in which “citizens” can vote for representatives in a Patrician-only Senate Most citizens are Plebeians (farmers & merchants) All Romans have the right to equal protection under the law 509BC: group of rich nobles (Patricians) overthrow Rome’s king 1. Plebeians force the writing down of Roman laws (12 tables) Except slaves who had no citizenship rights PatriciansPlebeians Plebians want more say in Gov since only Patrician Senators can make laws

3. 2. Plebeians are allowed to serve in the gov. Senate = Patricians Two Assemblies = Plebeians Senate has more power ($/war/emperor) Other Legal Legacies of Rome Romans believe no one above the law 1) People are innocent until proven guilty 2) The accuser must prove their case, not the accused 3) Unreasonable or unfair laws would be set aside Justinian’s Code 1000 yrs later Emperor Justinian ordered writing down of all laws The Justinian Code contained 5,000 Roman Laws The code was used in all legal matters - similar to the legal code be use today

4. Roman Legacies 1.Govt - Romans = Republic = Representative Democracy (3 R’s) 2. Stadiums

5. 3. Downtowns 4. Aqueducts 5. Language 6. Religion 7. Calendar 8. Architecture & Art