Roman vs US Government

Constitution was unwritten.

• Roman Republic

• USA

Constitution was written down on paper and had their basic human rights.

• Roman Republic

• USA

Had three branches of government called: Legislative, Judicial, Executive

• Roman Republic

• USA

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

If a law is vetoed, it means:

• it is passed

• it has to be re-written

• it is rejected

• it is approved, but only with majority vote

What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

• Women are allowed to vote.
• A system of checks and balances is in place.
• The senate is a branch of government.
• Officials can veto other officials.

What are the three Roman branches of government? (Select three branches)

• Magistrates

• Assemblies

• Senate

• Legislative

• Judicial

Both the Roman republic and US Government maintained the Rule of Law.

• True

• False

Tribunes of the Plebs and Presidents of the United States have what power?

• Veto government abilities

• Lead Armies

• Advise Consuls

• Lead Assemblies

Citizens can have the right to vote and stand for office.

• Roman republic

• US Government

• Both