Ow did the Roman Empire’s system of government influence later societies?

The Roman Empire introduced Mosaic Law, which is still followed in present-day Israel.
The Romans wrote Hammurabi’s Code, which influenced Sharia Law in the Middle East and North Africa.
The Roman Empire introduced a meritocracy system of government, which is still popular in Eastern Asia.
The Romans encouraged welfare and subsidized food for the poor, which are ideas now used in Western Europe.