How were the Framers of the Constitution inspired by Ancient and Contemporary government?

What specific elements did they bring from the ancient and contemporary governments that have been added to the formation of our government?
I know that Ancient Rome was key but there was a situation that they were trying to specifically avoid.

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it was a totally new experiment in the way to govern a nation

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One Response to “How were the Framers of the Constitution inspired by Ancient and Contemporary government?”

Bob A on February 6th, 2010 at 11:27 pm

none

it was a totally new experiment in the way to govern a nation
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Democracy