"...This article has discussed the draft constitutions for Burma proposed by the National Convention, the body established by the ruling party, and that proposed by the opposition National Council of the Union of Burma. It has reviewed aspects such as the process of constitution of drafting, the electoral system, constitutional supremacy and amendments and appointments to and function of the courts, as well as a Bill of Rights, a Human Rights Commission and declarations of states of emergency. The National Convention's constitution contains many strongly anti-democratic provisions and is silent on several key issues. In contrast, the NCUB's constitution attempts to create a democratic system, but includes several provisions that should be reworked to strengthen democratic checks and balances and prevent future state abuse of power."