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507 BCE
Democracy In Athens
A system in Athens was developed that gave all male citizens equal rights, freedom of speech and the majority was allowed to vote. -
27 BCE
The Roman Senate
Octavian, who changed his name to Augustus, became Emperor and was given complete government control, creating a dictatorship, and ending democracy in the Roman Empire. -
Two Treatises of Government
Written by John Locke, he concluded that no government is justified by an appeal to the "divine right of kings," and that "all men are created equal in the state". -
Separation of Powers
Montesquieu explains the need to have three branches of government to prevent one from having all the power. -
Benjamin Franklin and the Iroquois League
Benjamin wanted the cooperation of the First Nation tribes and believed it would better the colonies. His inspiration for union in the colonies was derived from the Iroquois League. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was signed and adopted by the Continental Congress which represented the Thirteen Colonies. -
Canada is Created
The Act involves the original creation of Canada and sets the framework for much of the government, including the federal structure, the House of Commons, the Senate, and the justice system. -
The Secret Ballots
British Columbia enacted the first secret ballot in 1873. Ontario and the federal government followed in 1874, Quebec and Nova Scotia in 1875. -
The Rise of Stalin
After Lenin's death, Stalin officially became his successor and lead the ruling Communist Party and the USSR. -
The Persons Case
The Persons Case was a constitutional ruling, initiated by the Famous Five, that acknowledged women as "Persons". -
Enabling Act
It gave the German Cabinet and Adolf Hitler, who was chancellor, the power to enact legislation without the involvement or consent of the Reichstag. -
First Nation Sufferage
First Nations had to give up their treaty status if they wanted to vote in elections, however, the government granted them the right to vote without losing their treaty status at this time. -
The Soweto Uprisings
Soweto students protest against the education system, wanting an education just as good as what was offered to the white kids, and taught in their own language. -
Reform Party
The Triple E Senate is a variation of the current Canadian Senate, calling for senators to be elected in numbers equally representative for each province. -
Charlottetown Accord Fails
The Charlottetown Accord of 1992 was a failed, joint attempt by the government and all 10 provincial premiers to amend the Canadian Constitution. Specifically for First Nation and Francophone rights. -
George W. Bush
Bush won without majority vote because of the US electoral college voting system. -
Zimbabwe Blames the UK
The South African government blames the UK for the cholera outbreak calling it a biochemical war force and a genocidal onslaught. President Mugabe called it a racist attack. -
Bill C-16
The bill was made to protect individuals from discrimination within federal jurisdiction and from hate propaganda, because of their gender identity or expression.
