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The Roman Empire establishes a democratic republic.
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Greek city-states establish democracies.
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The Magna Carta is signed, establishing that everyone, including the king, is subject to law.
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The Petition of Right was signed to set restrictions on the king's power.
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The English Bill of Rights was established to create separation of power and sets basic certain rights.
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John Locke published Two Treatises of Government.
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The Iroquois Confederacy Constitution was established.
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Baron Montesquieu wrote "The Spirit of the Laws" about politics and democracy.
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Thomas Paine published "Common Sense"