Government of Ancient Rome and the US

Today I was late to class so I was a little behind on the notes, but we talked about Rome and the US's 3 branches of government. 1. executive 2. legislative 3. judicial.

Rome (SPQR) : Executive

• Two consuls 
• One year terms 
• Each has veto power
• Controls military
• Could appoint a dictator in a crisis for a six-month term 

US: Executive 

• President and VP
• 4 year terms 
• Can veto proposed laws
• Commander- in- Chief 

SPQR: legislative 

• Senate 300 people, aristocrats 
• assemblies 
• ALL members for LIFE 

US: Legislative 

• Senate, 100 senators, two from each state
• 6 year terms 
• House of Representatives, 435 members 

SPQR: Judicial 

• prators 
• chosen by the Centuriate Assembly
• 1 year terms 

US: Judicial 

• Supreme Court 
• 9 members 
• Appointed by the President, confirmed by the senate
• Lifetime terms