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Parliament, desiring revenue from its North American colonies, passed the first law specifically aimed at raising colonial money for the Crown. The act increased duties on non-British goods shipped to the colonies.
Other nations observe the success of American democracy and institute a similar one.
I know the first one is the 16th century
The Three requirements one must meet before becoming a member of the Senate are one you have to be at least 30 years old. Second, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years at the time of election to the Senate. And third, a resident of the state one is elected to represent in the Senate.