Burundi
13 March 1992; provided for establishment of a plural
political system; supplanted on 20 October 2004 by a provisional
constitution approved by the parliament, which extended the
transition, set ethnic quotas for government positions, and
tentatively scheduled elections for February-April 2005
Cambodia
promulgated 21 September 1993
Cameroon
20 May 1972 approved by referendum; 2 June 1972 formally
adopted; revised January 1996
Canada
17 April 1982 (Constitution Act); originally, the machinery
of the government was set up in the British North America Act of
1867; charter of rights and unwritten customs
Cape Verde
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992;
underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially
increasing the powers of the president, and a further revision in
1999, to create the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de
Justica)
Cayman Islands
1959, revised 1972 and 1992
Central African Republic
passed by referendum 5 December 2004
Chad
passed by referendum 31 March 1996
Chile
11 September 1980, effective 11 March 1981, amended 30 July
1989, 1993, and 1997
China
most recent promulgation 4 December 1982