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The Greeks and Romans invented Democracy, Senators, Trial by jury, and rule by the masses in general. Additionally, most other 'Enlightment' ideas can be traced back to them, although most history books would rather give the credit to more recent figures.

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How has the roman influenced ou form of government in the US?

The ideals of the Roman Republic inspired the writers of the American Constitution.


Which ancient governments inspired the founding fathers the most?

The Founding Fathers of the US and later the Framers of the US Constitution looked at the structure of the ancient Roman Republic as a model for their idea of the new US republic. Flawed as it was, the Roman Republic had what can be termed a government structure where power was shared. The US Constitution created a central government where powers are shared. It has been said that the US republic was the first one after ancient Rome's republic.


What roman leader's idea's influenced both Octavian and the future writers of the US of America?

There was a degree of influence from the philosophical and moral writings of Cicero on the writers of the US constitution. However, the real inspiration for their work were the ideas of the French philosopher Montesquieu who produced his own interpretation of the ancient Greek scholar Polybius of the constitution of the Roman Republic.


What kind of constitution do you have in the us?

Republic


The roman republic provided a model for the US government in what way does the US government differ from the roman republic?

Temporary dictatorship


What is The US Constitution of the government?

Democratic Republic


What type of government is the US according to the US constitution?

republic


What are some similarities between the roman and the US republic?

the u.s. can: •vote • has a senate as the roman republic did too


What did montesquieu's influence?

the us document that he infuenced was the US Constitution


What elements of the US government are borrowed?

Most all of it is taken from other governments. Limited government and a Constitution from Britain, and a Republic from Roman government are a couple examples.


What document was established the US as a republic?

The constitution in 1789.


How did the roman government influence the US government?

The Roman Republic influenced American Government. They let Roman men to vote for leaders, like how America votes for the president or Congress.