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800 BCE
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece is formed -
753 BCE
Ancient Roman Empire
It is the first civilization to elect their officials. -
1000
Iriguois
the Iriquois begin creating the rules their constitution. The Congress also adapt Iriquoi practices such as remaining silent while someone presents an issue to the governing chamber. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by the king of England which promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, an limitations on feudal payments to the crown. -
Petition of rights
It was an act passed by parliament which prohibited the King of England from infringing. -
John Locke
Locke believed that the government should protect the natural rights of the people. -
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine is one of the founding fathers of the United States -
Montesquieu
A French judge who is famous for coming up with the theory of separate powers. He was born on 2/10/1755 -
English Bill of Rights
It is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.