Rome Vs United States

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There are many specific examples which can illustrate America has more in common with the practical Romans.
The first evidence is a Senate, a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances. The United States has a Senate today, which adopted many principles of Roman Republic. In the past, a Senate, which was a place for more mature attitudes to prevail, ruled Rome outright for 500 years.
These two societies have global influence and dominance including military might, economic power, language, culture, commerce, and technologies. Roman Empire was remembered as one of the greatest empires. Similarly, the United States is known as the world’s superpower. Both Americans and Romans see themselves as chosen people, and both see their