Evolution of democracy

Evolution Of Democracy U1A3 Brooke Kniff

By Brooke.Kniff
  • The code of King Hammurabi
    Jan 1, 1000

    The code of King Hammurabi

    -Strict law -1750 BC -States that whatever someone does, is, in return done back to them.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to

    Civics

  • King John I: Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    King John I: Magna Carta

    -List of rights, mostly already law.
    -No one can be punished unless they go against something that it is stated as a law
    -Eventually new rights were added
  • John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

    John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

    -The people would not be under any laws
    -Trust will be given to the citizens, therefore laws wouldn’t be needed
  • Declaration of the rights of man

    Declaration of the rights of man

    -The entire nation is the governing power making decisions.
    -Government is the source of authority.
    -People have their own independence.
  • Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

    Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

    -Gave voting rights to African men
    -Women still couldn’t vote at this time
    -United states will have no segregation, anyone could vote
  • New Zealand: Election Act

    New Zealand: Election Act

    -Allowed women to vote in New Zealand
    -Introduced by Richard Seddon
    -Dictated by a majority of votes
  • U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    -Contained 30 articles, each being a right that we were given
    -United Nations discovered the idea
  • European Member States

    European Member States

    -Confirmed the respect for law, fundamental freedom and human rights
    -Wanted to further establish democracy
    -27 European countries were involved
    -Promotes economic co-operation