Which statements about the Twelve Tables are correct?

Select all correct answers.

Responses

They allowed the consuls to interpret the laws.
They allowed the consuls to interpret the laws.

They spelled out the Roman code of laws.
They spelled out the Roman code of laws.

They were displayed publicly.
They were displayed publicly.

They protected all citizens, including the plebeians.
They protected all citizens, including the plebeians.

They were written down.

1 answer

The correct statements about the Twelve Tables are:

  • They spelled out the Roman code of laws.
  • They were displayed publicly.
  • They protected all citizens, including the plebeians.
  • They were written down.

The statement "They allowed the consuls to interpret the laws" is not correct; the Twelve Tables were meant to provide a clear and understandable legal code that limited the power of interpretation by magistrates, including consuls.