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Which source of Roman Law was directly enacted by popular assemblies?
Which source of Roman Law was directly enacted by popular assemblies?
- Statutes and Laws (correct)
- Imperial Constitutions
- Praetorian Edicts
- Senatus-Consultum
How did the legal power of plebiscites evolve over time in Roman Law?
How did the legal power of plebiscites evolve over time in Roman Law?
- They were immediately recognized as having full legal power.
- They initially applied only to patricians before extending to all citizens.
- They began as laws applicable to all citizens but were later restricted to plebeians only.
- They were initially non-binding suggestions and later gained full legal power. (correct)
Under what circumstances did senatus-consulta become binding in Roman Law?
Under what circumstances did senatus-consulta become binding in Roman Law?
- Following ratification by the popular assemblies.
- Under the Roman Republic only.
- They were always advisory and non-binding.
- Specifically under the Empire. (correct)
What types of legal pronouncements were encompassed within Imperial Constitutions?
What types of legal pronouncements were encompassed within Imperial Constitutions?
What was the primary function of praetorian edicts in the Roman legal system?
What was the primary function of praetorian edicts in the Roman legal system?
Flashcards
Statutes and Laws
Statutes and Laws
Laws enacted by popular assemblies (comitia).
Plebiscites
Plebiscites
Laws created by the plebeians (common citizens) that eventually gained full legal power.
Senatus-Consultum
Senatus-Consultum
Senate decisions that became binding laws during the Roman Empire.
Imperial Constitutions
Imperial Constitutions
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Praetorian Edicts
Praetorian Edicts
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Study Notes
- The sources of Roman Law include statutes and laws, plebiscites, senatus-consultum, imperial constitutions, and praetorian edicts.
Statutes and Laws
- These were enacted by popular assemblies known as comitia.
Plebiscites
- These were laws created by the plebeians.
- They later gained full legal power.
Senatus-Consultum
- These were Senate decisions.
- They became binding under the Empire.
Imperial Constitutions
- These were laws issued by emperors.
- They came in the form of edicts, decrees, mandates, and letters.
Praetorian Edicts
- These were announcements by praetors, who were judicial magistrates.
- They explained how laws would be interpreted.
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Explore the origins of Roman law, including statutes, plebiscites, and senatus-consultum. Understand imperial constitutions issued by emperors and the role of praetorian edicts in interpreting laws. Learn about the evolution and sources of Roman legal principles.
