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How did the government of the Roman Republic become more democratic in its decision making?
The Romans government became more democratic by the revolt of the Plebeians. The Patricians' strangle hold on power was broken and the Plebeians gained rights. These rights were written, and referred to as the Laws of the Twelve Tables.
What is the significance of the twelve tables in roman law?
its another early example of written "laws" or codes of behavior being displayed publicly for all who could read them (like Hammurabi's code)
The twelve tables and hammurabi's code are important examples of what?
Hummurabi's Code was thought to be the first laws written (they were put out in public places for all of the people to read). They are both examples of written laws.
What are laws created by the government called?
Laws.
Laws relating to disputes between individuals groups or with the states are called?
Civil Laws
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