Roman Government Notes

1. Date: 3.13.13A 3.14.13 B How has Rome contributed to US government today? Roman Government Notes Class Work: Warm Up: Read quote and answer questions in complete sentences. “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Julius Caesar What do you think the quote means? How can this apply to something in your life? • Warm-Up/Check HW- Plebian/Partisan Reading • Roman Republic Notes from PPT • Brain Pop Videos for review • -Vocabulary Matching • WIO WIO: Roman Republic and US government T-Chart Homework: Background , Pic, and status update ONLY of Roman Person Facebook Profile **Prepare for a potential Notebook Check in NEAR FUTURE!!** Rome US Page 95 Page 96

2. Warm-Up Read quote and answer questions in complete sentences. “I came, I saw, I conquered.” -Julius Caesar What do you think the quote means? How can this apply to something in your life?

3. Plebeians and Patricians 1.

4. 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.

5. Roman Government

6. Republican Form of Government

7. In a republic, citizens can choose their leaders.

8. The republic was established in 509 B.C. and lasted nearly 500 years.

9. KEY Difference between the Roman republic and the Greek democracy Greece- all men could vote Rome- only men with money and property could vote.

10. 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.

11. ROMAN type of democracy is called a representative democracy. THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE IN AMERICA.

12. How was the Roman government organized?

13. 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:

14. the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch.

15. The Early Republic • 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.

16. Executive Branch

17. The two leaders of the executive branch, the consuls, were elected for just one year by the upper class.

18. Consul Job: They supervised the Senate and ordered the Roman army during wars.

19. Other members of the executive branch were the tax collectors, mayors, city police, and other people in positions of power in cities.

20. Legislative Branch

21. Republican Government • 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)

22. The most powerful part of the legislative branch was the Senate..

23. The Senate was a group of about 300 male citizens who owned land.

24. These men were appointed by the consuls.

25. They could tell the consuls how much money they could spend and on what.

27. Twelve Tables • In 451 B.C. officials carve Romanlaws on twelve tablets. • Called the Twelve Tables, they become the basis for later Roman law. • Laws confirm the right of all freecitizens to the protection of the law. • Citizenship is limited to adult male landowners. • The Twelve Tables are hung in the Forum

28. Judicial Branch

29. The judicial branch had six judges who were elected every two years.

30. They were in charge of deciding punishments that criminals would receive.

31. Their job was similar to the job that judges have today in the United States.

32. Government Comparisons with US government • Balance of power with 3 branches • Senate and House of Representatives-voted on by the people • Consul (= president) • Tribune (veto power) • Courts (independent) • Military power (executive/legislative)

33. Would I have been able to vote in Rome?

34. In ancient Rome, you were not allowed to vote on laws or elect leaders of the government until you were an adult.

35. Even then, only men who owned land were allowed to have a say in the laws.

36. Slavery • Conquests increased the number of slaves • Constituted 40% of the population • Conditions were poor • Romans feared slave uprising. • Spartacus led the most famous slave uprising.

37. The Roman Forum

38. 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.

41. 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

42. BrainPop! Videos 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 page 96! 3. Complete vocabulary matching sheet! Do your best! This is for a grade!! 

43. WIO Roman Republic and US Government T-Chart US Rome

44. 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