How Did The Government Build Rome's Good For His Government

Rome had a very developed government for their time. Rome's government led them through victories in war and into a state of happiness. Rome's economy was astonishing because of their great government. Rome had a good sense of what's good for its people. Public services, protection of rights, promoting of rule of law, preparing for a common defense, and support of the economic system helped Rome, and its people thrive. Rome also was very harsh and cruel at times, and sometimes failed to meet the common good of plebians. Today you will read about Rome's accomplishments in terms of common good and its defaults. Rome knew it was essential to their people's needs and wants through public services. Rome knew that they needed to provide for the
The law was expected to be followed or harsh punishments were enforced. If I were to rate Rome's government on its promotion of rule of law I would give it a C+ for various reasons. You can't say Rome did not inform their people well enough of the law. The twelve tables were posted on public buildings and in the center of town. The twelve tables were all of the laws Rome's government expected its people to follow. If someone was caught breaking the law, and put up the argument of not knowing the rules, that person would not be tolerated because the twelve tables were clearly right where everyone can see. There was a court system with judges and jury that decides if the defendant was guilty or innocent. People charged with breaking the law have a chance to test themselves in front of a court just like now. There were even lawyers to help defendants or prosecutors! All plebians in rome had to face the same punishments. It did not matter if you were rich or had a big house. Every plebeian had to abide by the law. There were public displays of execution or torture to show the people of Rome if they did the same thing they would be next. These graphic public displays ensured less people were going to break the