Law, Clientela & Family Systems

Question 1

What are some influences that Roman Law left for modern day Law

Answer 1

• Civil vs Criminal Law
• Corporeal Punishment
• Case Law vs Statutory Law

Question 2

What were the first set of Laws in Rome called? and what were they? and where were they located?

Answer 2

• The 12 Tablets
• They were the basics of Roman Laws.
• They were set in the heart of the city for everyone to see

Question 3

Who kept the peace in Ancient Rome?

Answer 3

• The community and private initiative

Question 4

What were the private initiatives? and what did they do?

Answer 4

• Praetorian Guard (Protect Emperor)
• Urban Cohorts (Public/Riot Control)
• Vigiles (Firefighters)

Question 5

What were the Roman Law Punishments?

Answer 5

• No incarceration
• Punitive Damages
• Corporal Punishment

Question 6

What happened if a citizen committed a crime?

Answer 6

• They would NOT be judged by provincial magistrates

Question 7

What does this phrase mean? “civis romanus sum”

Answer 7

” I am a Roman Citizen”

Question 8

What was the Tarpeian Rock used for?

Answer 8

• An execution site when convicted prisoners were flung from the 80-ft-high cliff to their deaths

Question 9

Were the Roman Laws fair for everyone? why

Answer 9

• No, because different scales of punishment for different segments of society

Question 10

What were other means of seeking justice?

Answer 10

• Curse tablets

- People invoked the Gods to seek revenge

Question 11

What was the Patronage (Clientela) System? and what were the expectations or obligation of both parties?

Answer 11

• It was a relationship between Patrons and Clients

- Clients receive legal and financial assistance and Patrons receive political votes and support.

Question 12

What was one of the Clientela’s attendance practices?

Answer 12

• Salutatio, morning meetings with patron

Question 13

What was the name of the main/business room in the Patron’s house?

Answer 13

• Tablium