Twelve Tables

The Twelve Tables weren't a constitution, they were a group of customary laws that reflected the rural aspect of living in Rome. They were originally carved on wooden tablets and on display for everyone to see. Then, they were upgraded to bronze tablets. The Romans would memorize what was on them. The laws that were on the Twelve Tables were proposed at Tribal Assemblies. Someone would propose a law, then they would discuss the law, finally they would vote on the law. There were many different types of laws. The Twelve Tables were basically the first written down laws in Rome. They also became the basis for other Roman laws.