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The US legal system is a "common law" legal system which is based on law that is developed by judges through decisions of the courts, and is often contrasted to "civil law" systems which are more closely derived from Roman laws. One of the main similarities between common and civil legal systems is the systematic division of the law into property, contract, and tort. Therefore it could be said that this systematic division is likely the main influence of Roman laws on US law.
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Which part of the government did the colonial assembly influence?
Taxes, budgets, and laws. A+LS!
What political system developed by the Romans had thr greatest effect on western political thought?
Ancient Rome created a system of government that can be called a republic. This concept was lost to the world until on the beginning of the US republic of 1789. The Roman republic was based on a written set of laws. The most basic way to explain their republic is to say that Rome had two houses of power. One was the body of two consuls elected annually by the citizens of Rome. The Senate was comprised of the aristocracy and appointed by magistrates.Rome also had a judicial system.
How did montesquieu's idea of government influence the modern US government?
It was Montesquieu's idea to separate the government into three branches: a legislative branch to make laws, an executive branch to enforce the laws, and a judicial branch to make judgments based on the laws. This was called the separation of powers. (Which is the type of government the US uses.)
What was the start representative government in the English colonies?
act of toleration
How did the three concepts of government shape the creation of the 13 colonies?
The three concepts of government—limited government, representative government, and individual rights—shaped the creation of the 13 colonies by influencing their political structures and societal norms. Limited government led to the establishment of charters and agreements that defined the powers of colonial authorities, ensuring they could not overreach. Representative government emerged as colonists sought a voice in their governance, often through elected assemblies that reflected local interests. Lastly, the emphasis on individual rights prompted colonists to create laws protecting personal freedoms, laying the groundwork for democratic ideals that would later influence the formation of the United States.
Government in which people elect delegates to make laws is?
A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a Representative Government. A Democracy could be representative or direct.
A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is?
A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a Representative Government.
A government body consisting of elected representatives who make and pass laws means?
A government in which representative are elected to pass laws
Government's which the people elect representative to make laws and run the government?
This is the basis of a republic
What is a system of government in which voters elect representative to make laws for them?
A democracy.
In what areas today can we see roman influence?
Roman influence can be seen in architecture, laws, language, and certain cultural practices around the world today. Examples include the use of Roman-inspired columns in government buildings, the basis for many modern legal systems derived from Roman law, the influence of Latin on many languages, and the continuation of Roman customs such as the celebration of holidays like Easter and Christmas.
What was the set of laws established in 1639 that expanded the idea of representative government and was the first written constution in the colonies?
There was a few laws that were set in the year 1939. The law that included the expanded idea of representative government was 1st colonies constitution.
What in a system govermant people elect public office-holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf?
Representative government
What branch of ancient roman government made laws?
the senate
To seek to influence the government to make certain laws?
Lobbying
What were the origins of representative government in the englsh colonies?
So the voters can elect representatives to make laws for them.
What an indirect democracy?
A form of government in which all laws are created by the vote of a representative body. This representative body is elected by people or is elected by another representative body which is in turn elected by the people.
