Offices of the Roman Republic

The American position of presidency and the Roman position of consul have both similarities and differences. The president of the United States and the consuls both hold the highest military command in their respective countries, they both have a minimum age requirement, and they both are the in the highest political office. They also have their differences, however. While there is only one president at a time, consuls served in pairs of two. Presidents can serve up to two terms of four years while consuls can only serve one year long term. Consuls also hold religious responsibilities while presidents remain impartial.

The Roman Praetor can be compared to an American judicial court judge. Praetors and judges both work in courthouses, and they are both in charge of laws. Praetors can also be in charge of the military, though, while court judges only work for the legal system.

While the American senate and the Roman senate are similar in many ways, they also have a few outstanding differences. Roman senators served for life, but members of the American senate only serve staggered, six year terms. In Rome, senate meetings had no set location, and they occurred either inside or outside the city. The American senate specifically meets in the Chamber of the United States Senate which is located inside of the north wing of the capitol building.