Question

Greek and Roman legacies to the world include contributions to modern law and government. Describe how modern law and government have been influenced by classical Greece and Rome. Include at least two examples from the Greeks and two examples from the romans

Answer 1

There are many ways in which classical Greece and Rome influenced modern law and government. For example:

Greece

• The concept of democracy was developed in ancient Athens, and was also used in cities such as Argos, Syracuse and Rhodes.
• The government of ancient Greece elected public officials among the common people. These magistrates were called archai.

Rome

• Roman law forms the basis of modern civil law, which is the most common system of law in the world.
• Many Roman institutions have been adopted in modern governments, such as the Senate.