What did modern democracies learn from the romans?

Answer: How to safeguard against tyranny by dividing the government's power among different parts

Explanation: The Roman Republic was known for its famous Roman law, which today is a model for many legal systems in modern democracies. In order for democracy and equal rights of citizens to be safeguarded from the tyranny and will of individuals, the separation of powers into different branches, which are independent of one another, was carried out. In doing so, each of the branches of government has certain competencies and the power to refute the decisions of the other branches if this is not in accordance with the law.

How to safeguard against tyranny by dividing the governments power among different parts.