How was the Roman Empire’s system of government similar to many of today’s Western European governments? Roman Senators were appointed based on their wealth and class.

Roman rulers were appointed based on their heredity and noble blood lines.

Rome established civil law that detailed citizens’ rights and the legal process.

Only the free, adult Roman male citizens were allowed to vote.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.