Roman+Government

Roman government Consuls Two consuls who are chosen each year consuls – administrators or military leaders had power of veto like big brother or say no to the acts of others. They had to have unison for law to be passed Assemblies They were part of the roman government. Every single citizens belonged to an assembly. Those citizens would basically start a war of they would do the opposite and make peace terms to abide to. They were pretty much like the peace keepers in ‘’The Hunger Games’’ accept they don’t carry guns.

Senators Next importance- senators had 300 men who were chosen for life. They handled the problems of daily life of government or advised consuls also discussed ways to deal with other countries (enemies ). Approved public contracts Tribunes Judges, assemblies , and tribunes or government officials had to protect the rights of the Plebeians. They were part of the government. All citizens belong to assemblies and they created terms to abide to. The elections of tribunes and law recordings were the first step to having a democratic government. 12 tablets Until 450bc their laws were not written. That year they made 12 bronze tablets. They were commonly about court actions ,wills ,and other things such as properties. This 12 tablets became the base for every future roman law. They were passed in a place called the Forum.

citations

Greenblatt, Miriam, and Peter S. Lemmo. "The Roman Empire." Glencoe Human Heritage: A World History. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2004.

"The Senate - Ancient Rome for Kids." Ancient Rome for Kids. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. .