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We use bridges to cross bodied of water like the Romans. We also used stadiums for games and events like the Romans. The US also uses roads for easier transportation. We also build bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge. Another thing we did was use domes for the state capitals

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Both the US and Rome elected their leaders. Rome and the US also made laws to protect their citizens. Another thing is that They both have the 3 branches of government , the Legislative, Judicial , and Executive.

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http://www.livius.org/articles/concept/consul/
Rome had two consuls that passed laws.  They also ran the army.  Every year they picked 2 new consuls.  The people voted the two consuls.  If you wanted to be a consuls you had to be 45 or older.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic
The Romans inspired the US to make a republic.  The Romans didn't want a king so they made a republic.  Rome also had 3 branches and laws. The Romans also Could pick their leaders. Rome could also vote for consuls.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Column
Columns Can resist earth quakes and strong winds. Columns usually support arches and beams. You can tell the difference of the columns By the design on the top. Many Roman building that were important had columns.

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https://www.britannica.com/technology/dome-architecture
The Romans were the first people who introduced the dome to the U.S.A.  There are a lot of building in Rome with domes. The Romans put a hole on top of the dome for light and so it can stand on top of the building.

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https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ancient-rome/roman-roads/
The Roman roads were build almost 2000 years ago. The all lead to the city of Rome. The roads where mainly rocks stuck together. They were used for easier transportation. They were also used for trading.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_aqueduct
The Romans used aqueducts to bring water to the city and homes. The build then with a slight slope so the water didn't go to fast or to slow. The aqueduct bring water not only to the city but the whole Empire. The first aqueduct was build in 312 BC. The water the aqueducts brought was used for public baths and toilets.