Roman Justice vs Present Day U.S.
Compare and Contrast
Roman Citezenship
Citezenship belonged to all free, law abiding people
Rights:
Ability to vote
Hold official offices civil and government
Own property and write contracts
Go to court
Slaves
Slaves recieved to little to no rights
Women
Women recieved the rights of their husband
US Citezenship
All citizens of the US recieved fair rights while immigrants get deportation for breaking the law.
Roman Punishments
Punishments
Fit the crime commited
Fines
Beatings
Banishment
Slavery
Execution if guilty of treason
Patricide killing your father was punished by being drowned in a river.
Slaves were beaten harder work or often crucified
US Punishments
United States Citizens recieve various types of punishments due to the severity of the crime.
Life in prison (may not contain parole)
Lethal Injection
Jail
House Arrest
Deportation
Fines