Which law used in Rome has been adapted by Western democratic governments?
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The law system that was used in ancient Rome and that has been adapted by Western democratic governments is called Roman Law, specifically the principles of the "Corpus Juris Civilis" or "Body of Civil Law". This comprehensive collection of laws and legal interpretations, also known as Justinian Code, was commissioned by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. Roman Law forms the basic framework for civil law, the most widespread legal system today in the world, in contrast to common law.
The Roman Law system emphasized legal principles such as fairness, equality, and justice. Many of its concepts have been integrated into modern legal systems. For instance, the basic idea that laws should be written and accessible, the notion of contracts and property rights, the legal processes in civil law, and the concepts of personal injury and tort law all have echoes in modern Western legal practice.