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Some primitive societies were democratic, with the adult men, or just the elders, making important decisions for the tribe. The advent of civilisation led to hierarchical rule, with kings often answerable to no one. There are several examples of a partial return to democracy in the first millennium BCE.
Athens is famous for its invention of democracy, although of course, this did not extend to women or slaves.
Rome threw off its early kings, to form a republic. This was not truly democratic, as only the upper classes had any authority. However, there were stirrings towards a wider franchise, before Julius Caesar took over as dictator and most power became centralised in the emperor.
The French Revolution both awakened renewed interest in democracy and fear of it. Universal male suffrage was adopted under the First Republic in 1792.
New Zealand granted women the right to vote in 1893.
Britain is famous for the Magna Carta, which enshrined inalienable rights, although these tended to be applied to the nobles rather than to common people. In fact, the Magna Carta probably restored some of the rights than had previously existed under Saxon rule, before William the Conqueror. Rights under 'common law' also originate from Britain, although these can be extinguished by Acts of Parliament or Congress. The French Napoleonic Code provides parallel rights and had been adopted by the continental nations of Europe.
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Democracy and justice came from what civilization?
The concept of democracy originated in ancient Greece, particularly in the city-state of Athens. The idea of justice was also developed in ancient Greece, with figures like Aristotle and Plato exploring concepts of fairness and equality within society.
Was Egyptian Civilization A Democracy?
Civilization
What civilization was last to develop a democracy?
The Islamic civilization.
What is Athens the birthplace of?
Western civilization, you 'napper!
Which civilization was the birthplace of democracy?
king
What countries egypt greece the Persian Empire or the roman empire is credited with the birth of western civilization?
Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.Greece is credited with the concept of democracy upon which our western civilization is based. However the Romans spread the civilization throughout much of the western world.
What was another civilization with democracy?
Greece was one
Which ancient civilization was the birthplace of democracy?
king
What ancient culture used democracy?
The ancient culture that used democracy was the Athenian civilization.
What form of government is best to promote reason and justice in a society?
Democracy Democracy
What are the four pillars of democracy?
The four pillars of democracy actually are freedoms, representation, equity, and justice for Canada.
How was Athens rules?
it was a democracy. Greece was the first civilization to ever try democracy, and it obviously stuck. Although Sparta was an oligarchy, Athens ended up a democracy.
