2008 Constitution

In contrast, Ecuador's 2008 Constitution is celebrated globally for its progressive and "biocentric" innovations. New Myanmar government to seek new military hardware

: Major constitutional amendments also took place in 2008 to modernize state institutions. 2008 constitution

: To pass an amendment, a threshold of over 75% of parliament is required. independent of service in a militia.

In the U.S., 2008 brought one of the most significant Supreme Court rulings in history: District of Columbia v. Heller . 2008 constitution

: The Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms for self-defense, independent of service in a militia.