This is both true and false the United States is a federal constitutional presidential republic. It is a joining of fifty smaller subject republic's known as states, they and the federal government imitate the Roman res publica style of government which is a further advancement of the Greek style. However the United States elects everyone in a similar manner by direct popular vote. This is the case with Governors, Representatives and Senators for the State legislatures and the United States Congress. The president is elected in a combination of the two. The populous votes for the person who they want to be president. After each state tallies its majority vote that States electoral college votes go to the winner of the majority in that state. It is very rare that a president wins both the electoral college and the popular votes. The electoral college decides the next president not the popular despite both being integrally connected to each other. This system ensures that States with a larger population cannot control the executive branch of the United States.
Colbert believed that in trying to prevent wealth from leaving the country, he tried to make France self-sufficient
Three of the most common ancient Greek and Roman architectural features that we see today are columns, domes, and arches. On a side note, the Romans were also responsible for the widespread use of concrete because they discovered it was stronger than the commonly used marble and could be shaped instead of needing to be carved.
Extending the role of government into industries that have been traditionally private, like healthcare.