How did the Roman Empire continue to wield influence after its collapse in 476
c. e.?

Alaric and the Visigoths fought back by sacking Rome in 410 CE. When the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 CE, it was replaced by a series of kingdoms ruled over by the very Germans that the Romans so despised. Yet, even as Rome fell, it spread its romanitas to the Germanic tribes.

Explanation:

they bring people together to achieve control of the government

basically choosinng what sets in   congress and presdicny this is to keepthe antion hole and so it can last because wiht out authority it wouldnt last a week