Evolution of democracy

  • 1755 BCE

    The Code of King Hammurabi

    The Code of King Hammurabi
    I am above you, your words mean nothing compared to mine. Everyone shall be treated how they treat others, eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. These are the laws of justice established by the wise king Hammurabi, Hammurabi is protected.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    King John 1: Magna carta

    King John 1: Magna carta
    Justice is equal for everyone, nobody shall be placed in prison while innocent, witnesses will be called and a jury will be called to decide if he should be placed in prison.
  • John Locke: Concerning Civil Government

    John Locke: Concerning Civil Government
    People want freedom, but too much freedom is bad, so we will give them rights to vote for laws they want to have.
  • Declaration of the rights of man

    Declaration of the rights of man
    Nobody has authority unless given to them, laws are created to make sure nobody harms anyone and everyone is restricted to the same laws
  • Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.

    Amendment XV to Constitution of the U.S.
    everyone in the United States has the right to vote no matter of gender, race, ect...
  • New Zealand: Election Act

    New Zealand: Election Act
    Women get the right to vote.
  • U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    Everyone has to treat everyone equally whether they like it or not.
  • European Member States

    European Member States
    All states within the The European Union must remain democratic and freedom, and they all must remember and celebrate the history of Europe.