He served to lay the foundation for the evolution of parliamentary
government and subsequent declarations of rights in Great Britain and
the United States. In attempting to establish checks on the king's
powers, this document asserted the right of "due process" of law. By the
end of the 13th century, it provided the basis for the idea of a
"higher law," one that could not be altered either by executive mandate
or legislative acts.
The current constitution of Georgia went into effect in 1983. It was ratified in a general election the previous year, but did not go into effect until July 1, 1983.
Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations. Six of the most important characteristics are: cities, government, religion, social structure, writing and art.