The table below shows the structure of government in ancient Rome.
Two Consuls
Senate
Elected by an assembly
Were non-elected elite
Led government
Acted as advisors
Served as judges
Suggested laws
Assemblies
Elected by the people
Represented the people
Elected officials
Directed army
Controlled finances
Checked the other's power Oversaw foreign policy
Had veto power
Declared war
Which feature of both the Roman Republic and the U.S. government is best
illustrated by this table?
A. civic virtue
B. rule of law
C. separation of powers
D. constitutional government