What principles from ancient Rome are reflected in the modern American legal and political systems?

The articles of confederation did not allow the government the power to tax or to force the states to do anything. what challenges could this cause

The pullman strike resulted in eugene debs receiving a pardon for his involvement. the company losing very little money. the company rehiring workers that withdrew from the union. other companies handling strikes themselves instead of going to court.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?