Download Roman Republic Compared to the United States

Roman Republic Compared to the
United States
OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT
STANDARD
Government Strand 17: Greek democracy and
the Roman Republic were a radical departure
from monarchy and theocracy, influencing the
structure and function of modern democratic
governments.
Executive Branch
• Rome
• Consuls
• United States
• President
• Similarities
• Command Army, Elected by People, Veto
Power, “Citizens”
• Differences
• ¼ year term (Rome), One in charge (US)
More Powerful Legislative Branch
• Rome and United States
• Senate
• Similarities
• Control Money, Propose Laws, Citizens,
Elected by People
• Differences
• 300 (Rome) vs. 100 (US), Hold for Life
(Rome) vs. 6 Year Term (US), US Senate
works with House of Representatives
Less Powerful Legislative Branch
• Rome
Tribunes
• United States
• House of Representatives
• Similarities
• Elected by People, Weaker Branch
• Differences
• Tribunes work with Plebeians, House
works with Senate, Numbers (10 Tribunes,
House Varies)
Citizenship
• Similarities
• Right to Vote, Civic Duties
• Differences
• Rome
• Adult Males Only
• United States
• All Born or Naturalized are Citizens
Balance of Power
• Similarities
• Both have Checks and Balances
• Differences
• Rome
• Consuls, Senate, Tribunes
• United States
• Executive, Legislative, Judicial