In addition, the political scientist must attend to existing constitutions even when they are bad. Aristotle notes that âto reform a constitution is no less a task [of politics] than it is to establish one from the beginning,â and in this way âthe politician should also help existing constitutionsâ (IV.1.1289a1â7).
January 20, 2009 is the 20 day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 345 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
The Byzantine Empire used a year starting on 1 Sep, but they didnât count years since the birth of Christ, instead they counted years since the creation of the world which they dated to 1 September 5509 B.C.E. Since about 1600 most countries have used 1 January as the first day of the year.Italy and England, however, did not make 1 January official until around 1750. In England (but not Scotland) three different years were used: The historical year, which started on 1 January.The liturgical year, which started on the first Sunday in advent. The civil year, which from the 7th to the 12th century started on 25 December, from the 12th century until 1751 started on 25 March, from 1752 started on 1 January.he historical year, which started on 1 January. The liturgical year, which started on the first Sunday in advent. The civil year, which from the 7th to the 12th century started on 25 December, from the 12th century until 1751 started on 25 March, from 1752 started on 1 January.