Government

**Government and its influence on the United States**  Learning Targets: Students will be able to compare and contrast the similarities between the United States government and the government of ancient Rome. Students will make a determination as to which one is better and be able to defend their .  Re-Read lesson 3 of your book. Compare the section on government to how you know the United States operates. Then, read through this website **__On Edmodo, discuss the following:__ ** What terms are similar? What concepts are similar? Which government would you prefer to live in? Why? Ultimately, which government do you believe history will prove to be a stronger government, the United States or Rome? Why? Defend your answer.