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Jan 1, 1215
King John I: Magna Carta
-Must have witnesses
-Can’t put people in jail, or take away there freedom without using the law system -
Period: Jan 1, 1215 to
Evolution of Democracy
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The Code of King Hammurbai
-If you hurt someone else, that will happen to you too
-All about protecting the people -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
-No body could authorize anything that was not from the nation
-Your freedom is only guaranteed if it is not harming anyone else -
New Zealand: Election Act
-Woman can now vote -
Amendment XV Constitution of the U.S
-All citizens can vote
-Can’t be denied by race or colour -
U.N Universal Declaration of Human Rights
-Equal rights and opportunities for all races and coloured people
-Teach respect to these new rights -
European Member States
-Reinforcing human rights, freedom, and a democracy government
-Enhance functioning -
John Locke: Concerning Civil Government
All law is by the people
Don’t lose your freedom