What ideas from Greece and Rome influenced the development of democracy in England and America

Answer:

Democratic republic. All citizens can participate in government (Greece) by voting for officials (Rome). We took ideas from both Greece and Rome. Our government is more like the Romans. The Romans voted for their officials just as we do.            

Explanation:

As Roman law developed, certain basic principles evolved. Many of these principles are familiar to Americans today. Among the most important was that an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. A second principle ensured that the accused was allowed to face the accuser and mount a defense against the charge. A third idea was that guilt must be established “clearer than daylight,” using solid evidence. Still another idea was that judges interpret the laws and make fair decisions.

Rome was committed to the rule of law and to justice. To protect the empire and its citizens, Rome developed  civil law. As Rome expanded, the law of nations was established. This law applied to both citizens and non-  citizens of Rome. As Rome extended citizenship across the empire, the two systems merged. Roman law also  included the legal principles that the accused are innocent until proven guilty and that guilt must be established  using solid evidence. These ideas influenced the legal systems of many nations.