Roman Law Fundamentals
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Roman Law Fundamentals

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When was the final codification of Roman law completed?

  • 450 B.C.
  • The sixth century A.D. (correct)
  • The fifth century B.C.
  • The seventh century A.D.
  • Where did the Romans adopt their legal system from?

  • The Etruscans
  • The Romans themselves (correct)
  • The Greeks
  • The Carthaginians
  • In which type of cases were juries used in ancient Rome?

  • Only in cases of civil law
  • Neither in cases of civil nor criminal law
  • Both in cases of civil and criminal law
  • Only in cases of criminal law (correct)
  • What was the purpose of The Twelve Tables?

    <p>A specific statement of all the Roman laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the scope of the influence of Roman law?

    <p>Beyond Italy and the Eastern Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of Roman law?

    <p>Flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the administration of law in Rome?

    <p>Praetor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the body of law that applied to all inhabitants of the Roman Empire?

    <p>Jus Gentium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Corpus Juris Civilis?

    <p>It was the final codification of Roman law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?

    <p>To write down Roman law for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Roman Law Codification

    • Roman law was not codified for the first time in 450 B.C.
    • The final codification of Roman law was done in Rome in the sixth century A.D.

    Roman Law Origins

    • Romans did not adopt their legal system from the Greeks.

    Trial by Jury

    • Juries were used in cases of criminal law.
    • Juries were not used in cases of civil law.

    The Twelve Tables

    • The Twelve Tables was not a specific statement of all the Roman laws.

    Influence of Roman Law

    • Roman law had influence outside of Italy and the Eastern Empire.

    Corpus Juris Civilis

    • The Corpus Juris Civilis contained the entire legal history of Rome for 1000 years.

    Roman Law

    • Praetor: Chief administrator of law in Rome
    • Juris prudentes: Lawyer class in Rome

    Development of Roman Law

    • Justinian: Oversaw the final codification of Roman law
    • Corpus Juris Civilis: First codification of Roman law, contained the entire legal history of Rome for 1000 years
    • Twelve Tables: First written records of Roman law

    Characteristics of Roman Law

    • Based on previous decisions, making it a case law system
    • Flexible, adapting to changing societal needs
    • Hadrian: Implemented law for all inhabitants of the Roman Empire
    • Jus Gentium: Recognized law applicable to all people, regardless of their citizenship

    Judicial System

    • Jury system: Composed of 50-75 men in criminal cases

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