Law & Justice

Oldest surviving legal code, establishing principles of written law and proportional justice

Ancient Babylonian law code establishing written legal principles and proportional justice

Governing body of the Roman Republic and Empire, enduring model for deliberative assemblies

Norse assembly institution where free men gathered for lawmaking, dispute resolution, and political decisions

Medieval charter establishing that the king is subject to law, inspiring constitutional rights worldwide

Representative assembly that evolved from medieval council to model of legislative government

Supreme law of the United States and influential model for constitutional democracy worldwide

Highest court in the United States, establishing judicial review and constitutional interpretation as judicial functions