Greek and Roman Legal Principles
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What was the major characteristic of Roman government's regard for law?

  • Compilation of all Roman laws by Emperor Justinian (correct)
  • Creation of the Twelve Tables in 451 BC
  • The belief that laws should be based on principles of reason and justice
  • Equal treatment under the law for all citizens

    • Which work served as a summary of legal opinions in the Code of Justinian?

  • The Code
  • The Digest (correct)
  • The Novella
  • The Institutes

    • What characteristic of Roman law shifted the burden of proof from the accused to the accuser?

  • Equal treatment under the law for all citizens
  • A person considered innocent until proven guilty
  • The shift in burden of proof to the accuser (correct)
  • The belief in principles of reason and justice

    • Which concept was exemplified by the creation of the Twelve Tables in 451 BC?

    <p>Written legal code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary influence on the development of democracy in the Western world?

    <p>The regard for written law as exemplified by Roman government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Code of Justinian become a guide for?

    <p>Legal matters throughout Western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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