Transcript Roman Government Notes

How has Rome contributed to US
government today?
Date:
3.13.13A
3.14.13 B
Roman Government Notes
Warm Up: Read quote and answer questions in
complete sentences.
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” Julius Caesar
1) What do you think the quote means?
2) How can this apply to something in your
life?
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Class Work:
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2. Roman Republic Notes from PPT
3. Brain Pop Videos for review
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Warm-Up
Read quote and answer questions in complete
sentences.
“I came, I saw, I conquered.”
-Julius Caesar
1)What do you think the quote
means?
2)How can this apply to something
in your life?
1.
Plebeians and Patricians
K
Plebeian
I
M
Merchants, farmers,
and craft workers in
Rome
The plebeians were looked down upon by the
noblemen.
K
Patrician
I
M
The most prosperous
(wealthiest) families
in Rome
The patricians held some of the most influential
positions in Rome.
Plebeians and Patricians
2. The U.S. government is considered a republic because a republic
is a form of government with elected officials, and in the U.S. we
elect our government officials.
3. A Forum could also be like Congress or the House of
Representatives because that is where senators in modern society
meet to discuss issues.
4. In ancient Rome, “veto” meant “I forbid” in Latin. If a tribune
objected to a law, they would shout “Veto!” If enough tribunes
shouted “Veto!”, then the law could be stopped from passing.
5. A rule the class would agree to, but the teacher would veto
might be, no more homework for the rest of the year.
Republican
Form of
Government
In a republic, citizens
can choose their
leaders.
The republic was
established in 509 B.C.
and lasted nearly 500
years.
KEY Difference between
the Roman republic and
the Greek democracy
Greece- all men could vote
Rome- only men with
money and property
could vote.
Another difference
Roman republic and the
Greek democracy
Greece- all men voted on
every law
Rome- the wealthy elected
representatives to make
laws for everyone.
ROMAN type of
democracy is called a
representative
democracy.
THIS IS WHAT WE
HAVE IN AMERICA.
How was the
Roman
government
organized?
Since the Romans did
not want one man to
make all of the laws,
they decided to balance
the power of the
government between
three branches:
the executive
branch,
the legislative
branch,
and
the judicial branch.

Government Under the Republic
› Rome elects two consuls—one to lead the
army and one to direct government.
› Senate—chosen from Roman upper class;
makes foreign and domestic policy.
› Democratic assemblies elect tribunes and
makes laws for common people.
› Dictators are leaders appointed briefly in
times of crisis.
Executive
Branch
The two leaders of the
executive branch, the
consuls, were elected for
just one year by the
upper class
.
Consul Job:
They supervised the Senate
and ordered the Roman
army during wars.
Other members of the
executive branch were
the tax collectors,
mayors, city police, and
other people in
positions of power in
cities.
Legislative
Branch

Ruled by a senate and the people
› SPQR= Senate and the People of Rome
› Senate (patricians) appointed consuls (1 year)
 Foreign affairs and the military
 Direct access by the people to the consul
› People (plebs) organized by tribes and they
elected 10 tribunes
 Governed local affairs
 Had veto power (individually)
The most powerful
part of the
legislative branch
was the Senate.
.
The Senate was a
group of about 300
male citizens who
owned land.
These men were
appointed by the
consuls.
They could tell the
consuls how much
money they could
spend and on what.
 Twelve
Tables
› In 451 B.C. officials carve Roman laws
on twelve tablets.
› Called the Twelve Tables, they
become the basis for later Roman law.
› Laws confirm the right of all free
citizens to the protection of the law.
› Citizenship is limited to adult male
landowners.
› The Twelve Tables are hung in the
Forum
Judicial
Branch
The judicial
branch had six
judges who were
elected every two
years.
They were in charge
of deciding
punishments that
criminals would
receive.
Their job was
similar to the job
that judges have
today in the United
States.
Comparisons with US government
› Balance of power with 3 branches
› Senate and House of Representatives-
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›
›
voted on by the people
Consul (= president)
Tribune (veto power)
Courts (independent)
Military power (executive/legislative)
Would I have
been able to vote
in Rome?
In ancient Rome, you
were not allowed to
vote on laws or elect
leaders of the
government until you
were an adult.
Even then, only men
who owned land were
allowed to have a say in
the laws.
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Slavery
› Conquests increased
the
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the
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›
›
number of slaves
Constituted 40% of
population
Conditions were poor
Romans feared slave uprising.
Spartacus led the most famous slave
uprising.
The
Roman
Forum
The forum was the
center of political,
commercial and
judicial life in ancient
Rome. The largest
buildings were the
basilicas, where legal
cases were heard.
1 = Basilica Julia
2 = Temple of Saturn
3 = Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (on Capitoline hill)
4 = Tabularium (Archive Building)
5 = Temple of Vespasian
6 = Rostra
7 = Temple of Concord
8 = Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus
BrainPop! Videos
1. Complete the fill-in sheet as you watch this video!
2. Now, sit back and enjoy this video, but be listening for 3 new facts
about ancient Rome that we have not yet talked about! Write it on
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Homework
You’re making a Facebook page for 1 of the following 4
important figures in Ancient Roman history!!!
Your choices are: Hannibal, Spartacus, Constantine, or
Julius Caesar
On your template, you need to complete the following
sections for homework tonight:
Picture
Status
Background Information