Citizen X has run into some financial troubles. One day, he shows up to work wearing a new watch. A co-worker whose home was recently robbed says, “Hey, my watch! You thief!” Citizen X goes on trial for burglary, but is found not guilty. Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live?

Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction.
Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress.
Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.
Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.

Which statement in the passage best reflects sumer's opinion of the dred scott decision? a."i speak what cannot be denied." b."[the] judgment was sustained by a falsification of history." b."the opinion was more thoroughly abominable than anything history." i speak what cannot be denied when i declare that the opinion of the chief justice in the case of dred scott was more thoroughly abominable than anything of the kind in the history of courts. judicial baseness reached its lowest point on that occasion. you have not forgotten that terrible decision where a most unrighteous judgment was sustained by a falsification of history. -charles sumner, 1865