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code of hammurabi

1750 BCE

Is one of the earliest known records of written law. It had around 300 laws carved into it. If a law was broken the accused would killed if found guilty.

Justinian code

550 BCE

it was made by the emperor of Rome. the laws in one part of the empire might be different then the laws in another part of the empire. he wanted all of his people to be treated the same way, so he had his judges and lawyers get together and write down all the laws of the land.

Feudalism

1066

Feudalism was the leading way of political and economic life in Medieval times. Kings and queens maintained control and power by the support of other powerful people called lords. Lords were always men who owned extravagant homes and estates in the country. The feudal system broke down in the 13th and 14th centuries following massive abuses.

magna carta

1215

The magna carta brought an end to the absolute power of English sovereigns. The magna carta was signed in 1215 and secured liberties for England's elite classes. it provided the foundation for Englands common law.

charter of rights

1982

The Charter of rights guarantees some political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights of everyone in Canada from the policies and actions of all areas and levels of government. Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote in an election of members of the House of commons or a legislative assembly. it also gives citizens the freedom of expression and the right to equality.