WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Both the Roman republic and United States have a tripartite (tri-means three) system. That means the government is made up of three branches. The three branches are legislative, judicial, and executive. Both governments have the power to veto.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polybius was describing the idea of checks and balances to ensure the separation of powers. Term limits, age requirements, the election of two consuls instead of one, and the ability of magistrates to veto each other, to name a few examples, all served the purpose of preventing one person from amassing too much power.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Romans did not have a constitution, like us Americans, but their division of executive, legislative, and judicial branches is similar. The Roman government served as a template for the American government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both governments have the power to veto. Veto means “i forbid” in the United States only the president has the power to veto. In a roman republic only the two consoles have power to veto. The legal codes are different.