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