What is considered an important Roman contribution to American government?

the idea of representative government in which people elect officials to speak for them

the idea of a legislature that has more power than any other branch of government

the idea that everyone is judged under the same interpretation of the law

the idea that governments are only legitimate if they rule with the consent of their people

the idea that people naturally give up some rights to a government for the sake of maintaining order in society

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Maddison

23 June, 18:40

What is considered an important Roman contribution to American government?

the idea of representative government in which people elect officials to speak for them

the idea of a legislature that has more power than any other branch of government

the idea that everyone is judged under the same interpretation of the law

the idea that governments are only legitimate if they rule with the consent of their people

the idea that people naturally give up some rights to a government for the sake of maintaining order in society

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Tyree Bradley · Answer 1

The correct answer of this question is the first option. An important Roman contribution to American government is the idea of representative government in which people elect officials to speak for them. This is possible through the process of voting. Separation of powers was also from the Roman Republic.

Aisha Malone · Answer 2

Representative government, as a way to give the people a voice through an elected official.