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Jan 1, 1000
1772 BC The Code of King Hammurabi
Acording to the Code of King Hammurabia in ancient Iraq:
-If you do something to someone else, you will receive just the same treatment.
-eg. If you break another persons bones, you too shall have your bones broken. -
Jun 1, 1215
King John I: Magna Carta
In order to limit King Johns power:
-The Magna Carta was written by a group of the King's subjects in order to protect their rights.
-One of the laws stated that a policy officer can not abuse his power to bring people to justice.
-They must have a reason and credible evidence supporting them to do so. -
John Locke: Concerning Civil Government
John Locke stated that in England:
-Every man has his own personal rights that can not be dictated by any leader.
-He can do as much as his own earnings can buy him, and is only subject to limits/punishments if he breaks the law. -
Declaration of the rights of man
Stated that in France:
-Authority in a Nation comes to only those who live in it.
-No man outside the current Nation can hold any authority within the nation.
-As long as you are not harming another individual, you are free to do what youe please. -
Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.
Stated that in the USA:
-Everyone in the USA is allowed to vote no matter what race, colour, or previous slavery.
-This law can not be held as an exception by any single state. -
- 19 Sep 1893, New Zealand: Election Act
In New Zealand:
-A debate went on regarding if women should have the right to vote, (first introduced by Richard Seddon).
-Most were in favor, and so, women in New Zealand were given the right to vote. :) -
U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The United Nations said:
-Human rights (democracy) should be a common goal for everyone and every nation.
-Everyone shall be privilaged with education, and therefore, promoted to give thanks and have respect for their freedom.
-The national and international should practise and secure democracy, and both common people and leaders in their own domains. -
European Member States
The European Union stated:
-It would unite European Nations in a democratic state.
-It would ensure the progress in democracy and efficiencent functioning of institutions so work can be justly and quickly done.
