In this easy-to-read, broad-based survey of world constitutions, 120 alphabetized entries survey a broad range of constitutions, allowing for geographical, cultural, and historic comparison and analysis. Each chapter covers one country, including information on its size, population, capital, economic and political status, and type of government.Descriptions also include the basic provisions of each constitution, its history and unique features, key past constitutions, influences from other nations, government structure, checks and balances, fundamental rights, and the amendment and revision process. A unique chart compares the elements of all constitutions for easy reference.This edition features additional constitutions, many from the former Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellites, a discussion about the newly enacted Bill of Rights in the United Kingdom, and Web site URLs which allow access to any of the featured countries" constitutions.