Democratic System

  • 322 BCE

    Athenian democracy

    384BC-322BC
  • 322 BCE

    Writings of Aristotle

    384BC – 322BC
    His tutor was Plato,wrote different forms of government.
  • Oct 11, 1215

    Magna Carta 1215

    Group of barons were not quite satisfied, and had made King John (England) sign a charter which limited constitutional power of the king himself, and gave them a say in taxation, legislation.
  • Glorious revolution AKA Great Revolution

    Parliament drafted bill of rights, limiting the power of the king.
  • American Constitution 1787

    Founding father wanted to create democratic society.
  • French revolution 1787 – 1799

    Overthrew France. Hoped to restore power, and wealth to the society as a whole.
  • 1893 Women able to vote

    Location: New Zealand.
  • US Civil rights movement 1950-1960