China's constitution was adopted in 1982 and revised in 2004, showing a more modernized rule of law compared to the UK's constitution from 1215 and last revised in 2013. Both constitutions protect certain rights but the UK provides greater protection. While China's constitution declares it a socialist state, it does not acknowledge the Communist Party's true hold on power. Federalism in Australia's government is suitable given the large land mass and regional diversity, but weaknesses exist in overlapping responsibilities that could be addressed by targeted reforms.