HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
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Three branches of government
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All people over 18 can vote
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A dictator can take over in times of emergency
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only men can run the government
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Detailed explanation-1: -Like the Roman government, the United States has a tripartite system. The U.S. system of checks and balances makes sure that one branch of the government doesn’t have too much power. This system is like the veto, which limited the power of Roman consuls .
Detailed explanation-2: -Three Branches. Much like the modern U.S. government, most of the government of ancient Rome can be divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
Detailed explanation-3: -Similar to our modern world, the Romans held cultural events, built and stocked libraries, and provided health care. People gathered in town centers to read news on stone tablets and the children attended school. The government passed laws that protected its citizens.
Detailed explanation-4: -The government in the early years of the Roman Republic had 3 branches-The Consuls, The Senate, and The Assembly.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.