National Classics Week 2022 2022 | Page 7

The democratic model of ancient Greece ’ s system of self-government greatly influenced how the founding fathers constructed the United States government .
From the Romans , we derive the very structure of our republic and the basic ideas of our criminal justice system . The Romans invented the ideas of modern courts and lawyer-like advocates . Before the Roman justice system , there was a policy of death for any crime committed . Roman orators became the first advocates who spoke on behalf of the people . The founding fathers of the United States drew inspiration from the Romans , writing Federalist Papers with fake Roman names and adapting Roman methods of law into American policy .
The democratic model of ancient Greece ’ s system of self-government greatly influenced how the founding fathers constructed the United States government .
From the Romans , we derive the very structure of our republic and the basic ideas of our criminal justice system . The Romans invented the ideas of modern courts and lawyer-like advocates . Before the Roman justice system , there was a policy of death for any crime committed . Roman orators became the first advocates who spoke on behalf of the people . The founding fathers of the United States drew inspiration from the Romans , writing Federalist Papers with fake Roman names and adapting Roman methods of law into American policy .

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Activities

- Submit a proclamation to your local or state government for National Classics Week .

- Make amendments to your club ’ s constitution

( or write one if you don ’ t already have one ).

- Write to local or state public servants to advocate for issues you are passionate about .

- Write a note of appreciation to the workers in government .

Written by Talha Ali

NJCL Parliamentarian