Question

select the correct answer.
in which way is the us government similar to the ancient roman government?
a. both divide political power among multiple bodies of government.
b. both require women to serve in the military.
c. both use the twelve tables to protect citizens’ rights.
d. both elect two high - ranking consuls to conduct political business.

Explanation:

• Option A: The US has a system of separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial) and ancient Rome had a system with Senate, consuls, and assemblies, dividing power among multiple bodies.
• Option B: Ancient Rome and modern US do not require women to serve in the military (and in Rome, women generally didn't serve in the military in the same way, and the US doesn't require it).
• Option C: The Twelve Tables were specific to ancient Rome, and the US does not use them.
• Option D: The US does not elect two consuls; that was a Roman political position.

Answer:

A. Both divide political power among multiple bodies of government.