United States of Today Is Like the Roman Empire

Essay: Is the United States of the 21st Century faced with the same dilemma and problems that the
Roman Republic faced as it transformed due its strength, into an empire? Discuss your
Stance based upon knowledge and backed by historical research.
The Roman Republic was established in 509 B.C., after Roman nobles overthrew the king. The new government kept many features of the earlier system, including the Senate and citizen assemblies. Two elected officials called consuls headed the government. The consuls shared power, but either consul could veto the actions of the other.…