1. Roman Republic Checks and Balances
Consuls
Magistrates and Senate
Assemblies and Tribunes
2 Consuls
300 Senators
10 Tribunes
General Information and Responsibility
1) Could Direct the Government
2) Head of the Army
3) Could Issue Laws
4) Acted as chief priest
Limit on Power
-One year term
-Had to be 40 years old
-Each could Veto
Controlled State Budget
Could Issue Laws
Administrative Jobs
Richest Men in Rome
Served for Life
-Could not control Army
-Needed a Majority
Approved/Rejected Laws (at first just for Plebeians)
Decided on War
Could Veto
Provided most of the soldiers from their social class.
-Could not suggest laws

2. U.S. Governing System Checks and Balances
Executive Branch
(President)
Legislative Branch
(Congress)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
4 Year Term (Elected)
Requirements
U.S. Born
35 Years of Age or Older
14 Years a Resident
Powers
Commander in Chief
Recommend Legislation
Appoint Judges
Appoint Ambassadors
Make Treaties
2 and 6 Year Terms (Elected)
House of Representatives
25 years old, resident of that state, and 7 Years as a citizen
Senate
30 years old, resident of that state, and 9 Years as a citizen
Make Laws, Collect/Levy Taxes, Regulate Trade, Declare War
For Life (Appointed)
None
Resolve disputes between states
Determine Federal Laws
Uphold the Constitution
Hear court cases that have been appealed at the highest level