Modern Democratic & American Government

Iroquois

2017 BCE

Influence of the Iroquois great law of peace on American Government and consideration of its possible influence on Russian Government.

Magna Carta

Jan 1, 1215

The main contribution to democracy was that it was the first document in English history to limit the power of the monarch.

Petition of rights

Apr 2, 1628

The petition of rights of of 1628 is one of England's most famous constitutional documents. It was written by parliaments as an objection to an overreach of authority by king Charles I. During his reign, English citizens saw the overreach of authority as a major infringement on their civil rights.

John Locke

Mar 9, 1680

John Locke is frequently the father of modern democracy for his political theory that he developed in two treatises of civil governments.

Thomas Paine

Jul 3, 1775

Thomas Paine helped the American Revolution to succeed, he wrote stirring pamphlets and even songs that inspired the soldiers of American armies to fight on. He also gave his own money to try to make sure that the American soldiers where fed and clothed properly and he held important positions in government.

Montesquieu

Mar 13, 1968

Montesquieu , also known as Charles-Louis de secondat , was a major contributor to the framing of the U.U. constitution. He was one of the leading philosophers during the enlightenment.

Ancient Greece

Jun 7, 1971

In the year 507 BC, the Athenian leader anesthetist introduced a system of political reforms that he called "Demokratia" or "ruled by the people".

English Bill Of Rights

Aug 6, 1971

The English bill of rights was a document protecting the rights of citizens and stating that parliamentary elections should be held regularly.

Ancient Roman Empire

Mar 13, 2017

Rome was responsible for instituting a checks and balances form of government that limited the amount of power held by one person.