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Jun 15, 1215
King John I: Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was signed in June 1215 between the barons of Medieval England and King John. "Magna Carta" is Latin and means "Great Charter". The Magna Carta was one of the most important documents of Medieval England. -
John Locke: Concerning Civil Government
People are born with certain rights, if a government fails to do so then the citizens can relvolt and set up a new government. -
Declaration Of The Rights Of Man
The rights and freedom of individuals. Many ideas for the Declaration were from the Enlightenment, with the most important influence being John Locke's Second Treatise of Government. -
The Code of King Hammurabi
It is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world, The Code consists of 282 laws. -
Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.
The rights of citizens are able to vote, the vote shall not be denied due to race. -
New Zealand: Election Act
New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote. -
U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. -
European Member States
Confirming their attachment to the principles of liberty, democracy, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.