All of the options listed are influences that ancient Rome had on modern republics, including the United States. However, if you need to choose one from the list, "Representative Democracy" is a significant influence attributed to ancient Rome, particularly through the Roman Republic's system of elected officials representing the people's interests.
- Laws based on the idea of justice - Roman law had a significant impact on modern legal systems.
- Idea of Separation of Powers - This concept, while present in some form in Roman governance, is more clearly articulated in Enlightenment thought that influenced modern democratic systems but can be indirectly linked to Roman governance.
- Emphasis on civic participation - Roman citizens had a strong emphasis on civic duty, which influences modern democratic engagement.
- Representative Democracy - Directly reflects the Roman model of elected representatives.
While all are valid, "Representative Democracy" most directly relates to the structure of modern republics.
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