Here are the matched aspects of the Roman Republic with their influence on American government:
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Roman consuls - US Executive Branch: Both the Roman consuls and the US Executive Branch share the function of executive leadership, with consuls serving as the chief executives of the Roman Republic.
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Roman Twelve Tables - US Constitution: The Twelve Tables served as the foundation of Roman law, similar to how the US Constitution provides the fundamental legal framework for the United States.
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Roman Senate - US Senate: The Roman Senate was a deliberative body that provided advice and governance, analogous to the US Senate, which functions as one of the two chambers of Congress.
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Roman judgment by peers - US trial by jury: The Roman practice of judgment by peers resembles the American right to a trial by jury, where a group of citizens determines the outcome of legal proceedings.
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Roman plebian assemblies - US House of Representatives: The plebian assemblies were representative bodies for the common people of Rome, similar to the House of Representatives, which is designed to represent the interests of the general populace in the US Congress.
This matches each aspect of the Roman Republic with its corresponding influence on American government.