This a hard question to answer because there are two correct answers; the Romans did establish the first code of law around 200 B.C. but they also lasted for 1000+ years. it is up to you one which to choose of the two but i know they were definitely not a socialist government. (explanation on why the answer isn't socialist government)
Explanation:
There were some precursors in ancient societies to modern systems like capitalism and socialism but ancient Rome was neither capitalist nor socialist. The economy was, at its core, agrarian and based on systems of tribute, patronage, and, to a lesser extent, commerce. This proves that the answer is most definitely not they had a socialist government
