Historical Foundations of South African Law

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What was the original purpose of the senate's resolutions during the Roman Republic?

To make laws

To appoint judges

To provide advice (correct)

To elect magistrates

What was the impact of the yearly change of magistrates on the Roman Republic?

The permanent senate became the most stable body (correct)

The senate became weaker

The judiciary became more independent

The popular assemblies gained more power

What was unique about the Roman judge during the Republic?

They were chosen by the people

They were not professional or jurists (correct)

They were professional jurists

They were appointed by the senate

How were judges chosen in civil litigation during the Roman Republic?

By the parties from a list of names Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Roman judge seeking advice from jurists?

It was a common practice Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the verbal decisions of Roman judges?

It made it difficult to keep track of decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the judiciary and the executive and legislature during the Roman Republic?

The judiciary was independent from the executive and legislature Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the praetor in the Roman judiciary during the Republic?

To appoint judges Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Roman Republic's expansion on the popular assemblies?

They lost influence Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Roman Senate during the Republic?

It was the most powerful body Signup and view all the answers

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What was the original purpose of the senate's resolutions during the Roman Republic?

What was the impact of the yearly change of magistrates on the Roman Republic?

What was unique about the Roman judge during the Republic?

How were judges chosen in civil litigation during the Roman Republic?

What was the significance of the Roman judge seeking advice from jurists?

What was the impact of the verbal decisions of Roman judges?

What was the relationship between the judiciary and the executive and legislature during the Roman Republic?

What was the role of the praetor in the Roman judiciary during the Republic?

What was the impact of the Roman Republic's expansion on the popular assemblies?

What was the significance of the Roman Senate during the Republic?

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