Culture of Rome vs. United States
Citizenship, Law, and Justice
Punishments
Fit the crime committed
Fines - pay money
Beatings
Banishment - have to leave Rome
Slavery
Execution - if guilty of treason
Patricide - killing your father (being drowned in a river)
Slaves were beaten, harder work, or often crucified
Justice
Connected to life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness
Laws giving every citizen rights
Connected to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (US Constitution)
Judges made court decisions from trials and evidence
Citizenship
It belonged to all law abiding people
Rights of citizens:
Able to vote
Hold official offices - civil and government
Own property and write contracts
Go to court