Introduction: The documents, People’s Charter, Haitian Declaration of independence, and Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen all were in place to provide a certain level of protection to their respective citizens. Although, these documents seem to be formed because of a revolution from below, it is also quite evident that they are calling for a change, a revolution. During the time of their origin, it is evident that the nations were industrializing, hence the colonization, and availability of the printing press. Industrialization was the sole reason for nations being able to colonize, and consequently enslave the nation’s citizens. While the working class was revolting against the elites, it is imperative to consider that people of
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There is a universal rule that is applied to the citizens to ensure equality and a just society. For instance, in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, there are rules put forth to provide citizens with individual rights, which they are all entitled to regardless of their stand in society. Examples from the document would be, that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, and it also states that men are born and remain free and equal in rights, therefore, men are entitled to certain rights in accordance to this (n.d,1789). Through this rights it can be determined that this document provides a framework for the government to introduce laws that will protect and guide the French society. The constitutional document establishes the foundation required for a democratic government that is responsible to its constituents. Furthermore, in comparison to The People’s Charter, which is prepared by the committee of twelve people, six being members of the parliament and six members of the working association. This document directly demands for the end of property qualification, equal representation in the government, payment of government officials, and vote by ballot (n.d,1898). Consequently, the implementation of these characteristics would require a set of laws to legitimize these actions. Thus, The People’s Charter,
There is a universal rule that is applied to the citizens to ensure equality and a just society. For instance, in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, there are rules put forth to provide citizens with individual rights, which they are all entitled to regardless of their stand in society. Examples from the document would be, that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, and it also states that men are born and remain free and equal in rights, therefore, men are entitled to certain rights in accordance to this (n.d,1789). Through this rights it can be determined that this document provides a framework for the government to introduce laws that will protect and guide the French society. The constitutional document establishes the foundation required for a democratic government that is responsible to its constituents. Furthermore, in comparison to The People’s Charter, which is prepared by the committee of twelve people, six being members of the parliament and six members of the working association. This document directly demands for the end of property qualification, equal representation in the government, payment of government officials, and vote by ballot (n.d,1898). Consequently, the implementation of these characteristics would require a set of laws to legitimize these actions. Thus, The People’s Charter,