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Greek vs. Roman Government

The Ancient Greeks and Romans are two of the most influential civilizations in history. Their contributions in art, architecture, philosophy, and, warfare are still a major part of today’s society. Perhaps the most important part of these great civilizations’ history is their unique forms of government. The Roman Republic, as well as, the infamous Greek Democracy are both similar and different in a number of ways. They are alike in the way that they managed the people and their citizens had many of the same civil rights. However, the two civilizations had different was of sharing power among their leaders. Greece was a direct democracy in which almost all citizens took part in, while Rome was a republic. The styles of governing these two empires utilized and built continue to have an affect on our world today.
The Roman Republic was a form of government that included two major players. The Senate and the Assembly made up the backbone this type......

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