An example that shows how Romans gave away citizenship rights in measured amounts can be seen when we look at the difference between the Latini and the Foederati.
The Latini were people who were born outside of Rome but on the Italian peninsula. Their citizenship allowed them to do business with Rome, and travel and live within the Empire. However, they were not allowed to have a Roman marriage. The Foederati, on the other hand, were the citizens of states that had obligations towards Rome. They were given limited citizenship rights in exchange for military service.
Separation of powers divides the national government into three branches. Checks and balances refers to the power that each branch exerts over the others and keeps them from becoming more powerful than one another.
