Practice Roman Law (3.2) - Unit 5: Governance, Rights, and Societies

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Question 1.
What were the Twelve Tables?
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Think about ancient laws that established rights.
Question 2.
What is the principle of presumption of innocence?
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Recall how trials operate today regarding guilt.
3Question 3.
What were the Twelve Tables?
- A religious text
- Rome's first written laws
- A political treaty
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Remember their role in establishing rights.
4Question 4.
True or False: The principle of presumption of innocence means a defendant is guilty until proven innocent.
- True
- False
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Think about how legal systems operate.
Question 5.
Considering the evolution of legal systems, critique how the principles of Roman Law can apply to contemporary issues of justice and rights.
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Reflect on recent discussions about rights in society.
Question 6.
Investigate how the legacy of Roman Law influences a specific contemporary legal system in your country. Present the findings.
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Look for references to codification in your nation’s legal structure.

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