The Roman republic had a greater influence on the democracy of the Unites States
The Roman people elected officials who governed them. These officials are responsible to the people who put them in government. This is the case with America.
Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law.
It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
