Question 3077 • *GHS Government *V*
Answer:
American government reflects several principles from ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient Athens inspired democratic participation and the idea that citizens should have a voice in government. The Roman Republic influenced the structure of a representative republic, elected officials, a Senate, and a system of checks and balances. Ancient legal principles, especially the idea that laws should apply consistently, also influenced the American rule of law. These examples show how ancient government ideas continue to shape the United States today.