<span>Rome's twelve tables and Justinian's code contributed to a democratic system of governance or a Republic</span><span>The Twelve Tables, and Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in law. They were similar in that both provided a standardized system of laws which are a prerequisite in a democracy.</span>
The term was coined by Time publisher Henry Luce to describe what he thought the role of the United States would be and should be during the 20th century.
