The three branches of government

American Government

Similarities/Differences

Roman Republic

made laws

ran daily affairs of government

acted of judges

judges helped run government and could lead armies

some leader who ran government helped make laws

both had a system of checks and balances

U.S government separates powers and Roman did not

judicial branch

Executive branch

interprets laws

Legislative branch

Makes laws

Carries out Laws

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House of Representatives

Congress

Senate

Cabinet

President

Vice President

Other Federal Courts

Supreme Court

both have the idea of veto power

written law

Roman can have a dictator for 6 months