8.2 Rome's Influence on US

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

• All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.

• Laws will be written fairly for everyone.

• The military will be paid for their service.

• No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

Multiple Select

Which are examples of Roman influence on the USA?

• republican form of government (elected officials)

• Senate is part of the legislative branch that writes the laws

• written code of law (US Constitution)

• certain elected officials, like the president, can veto laws