"Without My Foundation of Roman Law
During High School and Particularly Law School,
I Would Not Have Been Prepared To Practice
Modern Day Law in the US. "
Paul Finnizzio, Esq.
United States Law and modern day law in many countries around the world can find many of its roots in Roman Law. Today, particulary in the US, the branches of government, as well as the Bill of Rights, are related to the early Roman ancestors and the Twelve Tables.
Particularly, the split of the government into three branches fundamentally found its beginnings in Roman Law.
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Modern Law in the United States Found Its Roots in Roman Law
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Executive Branch: Headed by the president. The president carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties. Powers include directing government, commanding the Armed Forces, dealing with international powers, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws.
Legislative Branch: Headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main task of these two bodies is to make the laws. Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate).
Judicial Branch: Headed by the Supreme Court. Its powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states' rights.
Legislative Branch: Headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. The main task of these two bodies is to make the laws. Its powers include passing laws, originating spending bills (House), impeaching officials (Senate), and approving treaties (Senate).
Judicial Branch: Headed by the Supreme Court. Its powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding cases involving states' rights.