Rome was a civilization that lived many years ago in 509 BCE, and was one of the most powerful civilizations that there was. The Romans had five different purposes of government, they were Provide a Public Service, Protect Rights, Promote Rule of Law, Prepare for a Common Defense, and Support the Economic System.
Purpose of Government Provide a Public Service Grade A
It had made the common good because they had started some of the things we still use today. First, they had aqueducts, which would let water flow along then so the water could get from place to place. The aqueducts could also bring the water to houses so the people could use it. Second, the Romans had created a heating system that would heat the house. They would …show more content…
First, the Romans had started gladiators, which were trained warriors that would fight to the death in contests. They would fight in front of a huge crowd of people for their entertainment. Second, Romans had also started farming, and usually, the slaves would be on the farms collecting wheat. The Romans had also found out how to find the thicker grains, they would throw it in the air and the heavy grains would fall back down. Finally, the Romans had also started shopping, the Romans would go down the streets and the shops would be a one-room area with a bunch of goods. This is why I would give the Romans Government Protect Rights a …show more content…
First, the Romans had started the laws and they had decided that the laws would be called the 12 tables. Second, the Romans had started a court system that would choose if someone was guilty or not. In court if you had lied about something, then you would be punished even more harsh than if you hadn’t lied. Third, the Romans had started the laws because they wanted everyone to all to have to follow the same rules, so then everyone would be punished the same ways. Finally, Emperor Justinian 1 had started the 12 tables and he had named the laws the Justinian Code because he had started the laws and they named it after him. This is why I would give the Romans Promote Rule of Law a B+.
Citation: "The Twelve Tables - Ancient Rome For Kids." Rome.mrdonn.org. N. p., 2018. Web. 14 Feb. 2018.
Purpose of Government Prepare for a Common Defense Grade
Purpose of Government Provide a Public Service Grade A
It had made the common good because they had started some of the things we still use today. First, they had aqueducts, which would let water flow along then so the water could get from place to place. The aqueducts could also bring the water to houses so the people could use it. Second, the Romans had created a heating system that would heat the house. They would …show more content…
First, the Romans had started gladiators, which were trained warriors that would fight to the death in contests. They would fight in front of a huge crowd of people for their entertainment. Second, Romans had also started farming, and usually, the slaves would be on the farms collecting wheat. The Romans had also found out how to find the thicker grains, they would throw it in the air and the heavy grains would fall back down. Finally, the Romans had also started shopping, the Romans would go down the streets and the shops would be a one-room area with a bunch of goods. This is why I would give the Romans Government Protect Rights a …show more content…
First, the Romans had started the laws and they had decided that the laws would be called the 12 tables. Second, the Romans had started a court system that would choose if someone was guilty or not. In court if you had lied about something, then you would be punished even more harsh than if you hadn’t lied. Third, the Romans had started the laws because they wanted everyone to all to have to follow the same rules, so then everyone would be punished the same ways. Finally, Emperor Justinian 1 had started the 12 tables and he had named the laws the Justinian Code because he had started the laws and they named it after him. This is why I would give the Romans Promote Rule of Law a B+.
Citation: "The Twelve Tables - Ancient Rome For Kids." Rome.mrdonn.org. N. p., 2018. Web. 14 Feb. 2018.
Purpose of Government Prepare for a Common Defense Grade