How can we compare Rome to how our society/government is today?

Explanation:

Most stuff used now is used by Rome, like the poll

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polling is a process and the outcome is not involved in the process itself.

the outcome, which is an unfavorable rating for a particular candidate is not affected by the mechanical process of polling.

it rather depends on the number of people voting in favor of the candidate.

this is an outcome of people's preferences.