Question

How constitutional government in the United states has been influenced by centuries of political ideas and traditions from England and elsewhere

Answer 1

Although British Government is considered to be the authoritative and a gory revolution which paved way for the American Independence, a great inspiration can be drawn from the British Government which gave paramount importance to the Civil Rights and Democracy.

Before American Revolution, There existed two legislatures called the House of Commons and House of representatives. Even today, the sergeant at arms is a British culture.  

The first sergeant at arms was appointed under the British King Henry 5. Sergeants at arms were appointed in the Senate at present.