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Democracy

By vanessa.tucci
  • Jan 1, 1000

    1772 BC The Code of King Hammurabi

    1772 BC The Code of King Hammurabi
    Acording to the Code of King Hammurabia in ancient Iraq:
    -If you do something to someone else, you will receive just the same treatment.
    -eg. If you break another persons bones, you too shall have your bones broken.
  • Jun 1, 1215

    King John I: Magna Carta

    King John I: Magna Carta
    In order to limit King Johns power:
    -The Magna Carta was written by a group of the King's subjects in order to protect their rights.
    -One of the laws stated that a policy officer can not abuse his power to bring people to justice.
    -They must have a reason and credible evidence supporting them to do so.

  • John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

    John Locke: Concerning Civil Government
    John Locke stated that in England:
    -Every man has his own personal rights that can not be dictated by any leader.
    -He can do as much as his own earnings can buy him, and is only subject to limits/punishments if he breaks the law.

  • Declaration of the rights of man

    Declaration of the rights of man
    Stated that in France:
    -Authority in a Nation comes to only those who live in it.
    -No man outside the current Nation can hold any authority within the nation.
    -As long as you are not harming another individual, you are free to do what youe please.

  • Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

    Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.
    Stated that in the USA:
    -Everyone in the USA is allowed to vote no matter what race, colour, or previous slavery.
    -This law can not be held as an exception by any single state.

  • - 19 Sep 1893, New Zealand: Election Act

    - 19 Sep 1893, New Zealand: Election Act
    In New Zealand:
    -A debate went on regarding if women should have the right to vote, (first introduced by Richard Seddon).
    -Most were in favor, and so, women in New Zealand were given the right to vote. :)

  • U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    The United Nations said:
    -Human rights (democracy) should be a common goal for everyone and every nation.
    -Everyone shall be privilaged with education, and therefore, promoted to give thanks and have respect for their freedom.
    -The national and international should practise and secure democracy, and both common people and leaders in their own domains.

  • European Member States

    European Member States
    The European Union stated:
    -It would unite European Nations in a democratic state.
    -It would ensure the progress in democracy and efficiencent functioning of institutions so work can be justly and quickly done.