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Early Influences on Democracy

Democracy-a government in which citizens hold the power to rule and make laws. DVsU4BY DVsU4BY

Athenian Democracy- 500 BC Direct Democracy- every citizen participates.

Magna Carta England List of Nobles’ rights The King had to obey the law (Rule of Law)

English Bill of Rights Gave power to the citizens Model for the Virginia Bill of Rights

Mayflower Compact Colonists’ (Pilgrims) plan for government. Direct Democracy- every citizen participates. Compact-an agreement or contract made among a group of people.