Definition
A society characterized by an allegiance to a constitution or legal code
Origins
England, 1215-1689 CE
Historic Characteristics
| Authority | A constitution or legal code |
| Population | Hundreds-of-thousands to hundreds-of-millions |
| Territory | Thousands to hundreds-of-thousands of square miles |
| Composition | Multi-ethnic and multilingual groups |
| Social stratification | Varies |
| Capability | Continuous infrastructure development |
Modern Versions
- Republics
- Constitutional monarchies
- Dictatorships
- Communist dictatorships