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Timeline of Governmental Structure

  • The Fall into Sin
    4004 BCE

    The Fall into Sin

    Sin was introduced to the world through Adam and Eve
  • Creation & Dominion Mandate
    4000 BCE

    Creation & Dominion Mandate

    God proclaimed His sovereignty by the creation of the universe and human creation giving them authority over the earth.
  • Noah Covenant
    2348 BCE

    Noah Covenant

    God institutes human by a massive flood for punishment.
  • Tower of Babel
    2200 BCE

    Tower of Babel

    God confuses people by confusing their languages establishing separate nations with separate governance.
  • Code of Hammurabi
    1750 BCE

    Code of Hammurabi

    Oldest written code emphasizing in the king's authority and justice.
  • Mosaic Law
    1446 BCE

    Mosaic Law

    God gives the Ten Commandments and civil laws to Israel.
  • King Saul Monarchy
    1050 BCE

    King Saul Monarchy

    Israel transitions into a monarch nation, were people demanded a king.
  • Roman Republic Established
    509 BCE

    Roman Republic Established

    Romans established a republic in which was the foundation to modern republics.
  • Democracy Development
    508 BCE

    Democracy Development

    The first know democracy, shaping ideas of popular rule.
  • Birth of Jesus Christ
    4 BCE

    Birth of Jesus Christ

    Jesus teachings created lasting impact in morals and legal systems.
  • Magna Carta
    May 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    It established that rules are subjected to the law.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    Pilgrims agreed to self-govern in Plymouth Colony.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    Guarantees of civil rights and liberties to individuals. It limited monarchy and affirmed Parliament's rights.
  • U.S. Constitution Signed

    U.S. Constitution Signed

    World's longest surviving written charter of government. A set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state run.