Roman vs. U.S Ideas of Citizenship,
Law & Justice
Citizenship belonged to all free, law-abiding people
Rights of Citizens
Able to Vote
Hold official offices- civil and government
Own property and write contracts
Go to court
Not All Equal
Male Citizens; all rights
Women; some rights; no voting or government offices
Slaves; property with no rights; small chance of freedom
Freedmen; former slaves; limited rights
Follow The Laws
Marriage
Inheritance; family gets when member dies
Contracts w people
Laws were written in the 12 Tables
Roman Justice
Natural laws giving every citizen rights
Connected to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
Where do we see that in the USA?
Judges made court decisions from trials and evidence
Punishments
Fines- Pay Money
Beatings
Banishment
Slavery
Excecution if guilty of treason
Patricide- killing your family member(s); drowning
Slaves; were beaten