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In ancient Greece, the people practiced the first observed democracy.
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The Roman Empire lasted more then 500 years. Its rule started with kings, but morphed into democracy. Citizens could vote for somethings.
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John Locke helped publish a book about the natural rights of every human being. His ideas helped form the way we think today.
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The Iroquois are a confederacy, but practiced traits of democracy.
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The Magna Carta explained that the king could no longer do what he wanted, but had to follow the law of the land.
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The Petition of Right limited the power of the king of England and withdrew some taxes.
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The Bill of Rights guaranteed basic civil rights from the power of the king.
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Montesquieu wrote that power should be divided in government to prevent one part becoming too powerful.
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Thomas Paine was a controversialist. His thoughts, phrases, and beliefs led many people to think differently about the world.