Rome VS U.S
Justice,Law, and citizenship
Romes Justice, Citizenship, and law
Citizenship belonged to all free,law abiding people,Rights of citizens:Able to vote,Hold officials offices, Own property and write contracts,Go to court
Male citizens enjoyed all rights
Women had limited rights no voting or government offices
Slaves were property with almost no right-small chances for freedom
Freedmen were former slaves with limited rights
Natural Laws giving every citizen rights connected to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
Where do we see that in the united states
Judges made court decisions from trials and evidence
Fit the crime committeFine-pay money
Beatings
Banishment-have to leave rome
Slavery
Execution if guilty of treason
Patricide-killing your father, was punished by being drowned in a river
Slaves were beaten, hard work, or often crucified
U.S justice,citizenship,and Law
Imigrants dont have the right to vote
There are no more slaves
Females have more rights
If you were a imigrant you can still become an american citizen