Question

Mention some basic features of roman society that are similar to modern age?

Answer 1

Many aspects of today's society have been affected by ancient Rome . Creation of law, development of democratic government practices, influences in language, literature, art, infrastructure, and city-planning are all areas where the influences of Roman ideas can be seen. ... One important area of influence was Roman law.

Answer 2

Answer:

Roman law was the law of the city of Rome and subsequently of the Roman Empire. The Romans were great exponents of law. The civilization of Ancient Rome had a lasting legacy in western culture in areas such as government, law, language, architecture, engineering, and religion. The influence of Roman law on modern legal systems has been immense. Roman Law have great significance in regard to the formation of uniform legal rules which further the process of political integration in Europe. Roman Law is the common foundation upon which the European legal order is built.

1. Government: Many modern-day governments are modeled after the Roman Republic. Concepts such as balance of powers, veto, and representation all were developed and recorded by the Romans. The United States has three branches of government similar to the Roman Republic. The Executive Branch (President) is similar to the elected consuls of Rome. The Legislative Branch (Congress) is similar to the Roman assemblies (like the Senate). Finally, the Judicial Branch is similar to the Praetors of Rome. The U.S. even named one house of Congress, the Senate, after the Senate of Rome.
2. Law: Roman law had a significant influence over the modern-day laws of many countries. Legal ideas like trial by jury, civil rights, contracts, personal property, legal wills, and corporations all were influenced by Roman law and the Roman way of looking at things.