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por Scott Jones hace 10 años

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Democracy Origins

The evolution of democracy can be traced back to several key historical events and societies. Although Rome was a Republic, its governance contributed to preserving democratic principles.

Democracy Origins

Democracy Origins

Democratic waves continued throughout the 20th century with the Civil Rights Movement and the tearing down of the Berlin Wall. These types of actions are continuing today throughout the Arab world, and will continue for years to come.

Waves of democracy came pouring into the United States when our nation was founded in 1776

The Virginia House of Burgesses, established in 1619, is the first representative legislative body in the New World. This led to a rise in democracy for national governments.

Even though Rome is classified as a Republic and not a democracy, its history has helped preserve the concept of democracy over the centuries

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Sparta was one of the first societies to retain a democratic government. The creator of the Spartan system of rule was the legendary lawgiver Lycurgus during the 7th century B.C.E.

Democracy is defined as a political system in which all the members of the society have an equal share of formal political power

Democracy can be traced back from the present day to classical Athens in the 6th century B.C.E