Exam question 5

     Rome had constant fighting and hundreds of new leaders before it collapsed. Power was constantly changing hands, and it seemed as if there was always scandal. The United States carefully picks each president they want to rule their country, and they have many different forms of government to make sure the president is on task. The United States isn't like a modern day Roman Empire; the United States is under control and actually has leaders that understand what they are doing in office and why they are there.

     The United States cares not only about the government but also the people in the country. They try not to make decisions unless they know how it will effect the people. Also, they try make decisions that will benefit the people. Such as: The economy and job searches; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was in power practically did what they want without caring about anyone else. There were some rulers who did truly care about the people, but they weren't obligated to. The leaders of Rome did whatever pleased them, and the leaders of the United States tries to do whatever will please and help the people of the nation.

     The United States also has many "mini empires" as you could say. They don't allow one person to have all the power. They give each state the opportunity to make their own laws, deal with their own problems, and help their own people. But, each state still deals with overall government and has to obey all the laws. Such as: State budgets; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.aspfpVname=CT_RJ&ref_pge=gal&b_pge =1. In Rome, they practically had one person controlling everyone and everything. Certain cities/states weren't allowed to make their own decisions, everyone had to obey the leader no matter what he said. The ruler was allowed to do anything he wanted without having to answer to anyone.

     Finally, the United States gets to vote for the people they want to be in the government. Someone doesn't automatically get put into the office because they're related to the leader that has recently stepped down or gone out of office. The people of the nation get to choose, such as: Choosing judges; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AR_BCDR&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was related to the last leader was obligated to lead next. The people of Rome didn't truly have a say in who was allowed to rule next or not. Whoever was next in line in the family came into office.

     The United States is almost completely different than the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a difficult empire and barely let the people have any freedom. The United States believes in giving its people nothing but freedom. Those are a few of the reasons that the United States is not like the Roman Empire.

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