Sammy Carey
2nd Place
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, 2018
Beyond my own research, I wanted to ensure that this project was a learning experience that allowed me to connect with my mentors and understand their approaches to scholarly research.
Sammy Carey
The Tripartite American Judiciary: The Influence of Rome’s Mixed Constitution Upon the Founding Fathers
Honors thesis in Political Science and Classical Civilizations
Project Description
Carey wrote about the influence of ancient Roman republican tradition on the creation of the American Constitution, particularly the judicial branch. Using books and articles she found at Shields Library to compile quotes from Roman philosophers and the Founding Fathers, Carey was able to draw connections between the Roman theory of mixed government and the structure of the American judiciary.
In Their Own Words
Read Sammy’s reflective essay from their Lang Prize application.