How did the Twelve Tables influence the Roman Republic?

A. They weakened the senate by giving the emperor additional powers.

B. They established the principle that all people are equal under the law.

C. They created a legal system based on Christian texts and beliefs.

D. They allowed Romans to vote in elections regardless of gender.

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14 September, 20:54

How did the Twelve Tables influence the Roman Republic?

A. They weakened the senate by giving the emperor additional powers.

B. They established the principle that all people are equal under the law.

C. They created a legal system based on Christian texts and beliefs.

D. They allowed Romans to vote in elections regardless of gender.

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Kayla Mckee · Answer 1

One of the ways in which the Twelve Tables influenced the Roman Republic was that " B. They established the principle that all people are equal under the law," although this did not necessarily take into account class distinctions.