Why did Roman republic have two consults? To help make laws for the entire republic
To allow for multiple interpretations of the law
To prevent one person from having too much power
To manage both plebeian council and the senate

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.