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1754 BCE
The Code Of King Hammurabi
This principle declares that if you do something terribly wrong, you should/would be punished in the same way back, Break somebody's leg, then you will be chased and your leg will be broken. The king says he is the one who rules the cities. -
Jun 15, 1215
King John I: Magna Carta
Everybody, including the king, must obey the law. Nobody is higher than the law, and no innocent person should be imprisoned or diseased, or exiled if this may happen. Nobody should be brought to law unless credible witnesses were brought in for this purpose. -
John Locke Concerning Civil Government
Everybody should be treated equally. A person in society should not be under any legislative power of man. -
Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S
Everyone in America should be allowed to vote without being denied for their race or condition of servitude. This will make people happier because they know they can be more involved in the decision-making of their region -
U.N Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This principle sets out all the rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings. Striving to teach and educate individuals in every organ and society. Promoting respect for all of the rights and freedoms by increasing measures among members of the Member States themselves. -
Declaration Of Rights Of Man
Nobody is ever above the law, the National Assembly of France approved this principle. The idea is that no matter how much power you may have, you will never stand above the law. Liberty is within freedom, which should not injure anyone else. All members of society should enjoy all rights. -
New Zealand Election Act
Giving women the right to vote in an election in New Zealand no matter their background. This act was introduced by Richard Seddon in June. Maori and Pakeha women are included in the support for this enfranchisement. -
European Member States
The European Union has future goals to improve living in Europe with human rights and freedoms. The desire is to further improve the democratic and efficient functioning of the institutions. recalling the historic importance of ending the part of the European continent, which needs a firm basis created for the construction of future Europe.