The Evolution of Democracy

By Mdowers
  • 100

    The Code of King Hammurabi

    Acutal date 1750BC. He is the king that rules over all kings of the cities. 195, If a son hits his father his hand will be cut off .196, if the man takes out the eye of another man his eye will be taken out too. 197, a man who breaks another mans bone will have his broken as well. Hammurabi is the protecting king, a wise king that established laws of justice.
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    Years

  • Jan 1, 1215

    King John I: Magna Carta

    No future bailiff without a supporting witness can subject anyone to punishment. No free person will be placed in captivity, exiled, harmed or pursued except by legal judgment outlined by the nation and its citizens.
  • John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

    Nature and the commonwealth should be the only ruling power over man.
  • Declaration Of The Rights Of Man

    The ruling guide line are from within the nation, no authority is granted to any person or thing that doesn’t come directly from the nation.
  • Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

    No citizen of the United States will be prevented from voting based on there race, color or history as a former slave.
  • New Zealand: Election Act

    The Electoral bill by Richard Seddon, gave all women in New Zealand the right to vote.
  • U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    The U.N believes that everyone should know and understand the declaration on human rights, and it should be taught to everyone everywhere.
  • European Member States

    By Bringing all parts of Europe together it will help build a better country for the future. the European members would also like to follow the foundations of liberty, democracy, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.