A charter is a type of government that combines the features of both democracy and monarchy. It has been used in many countries throughout history, most notably in England during the Middle Ages.
A charter is essentially an agreement between a ruler or group of rulers and their subjects which outlines certain rights and responsibilities for each party involved.
The main purpose of charters is to create stability within society by providing clear rules for how people should interact with one another as well as how disputes will be resolved when they arise.
The content contained within charters can vary greatly depending on who wrote them, but some common elements include protection from arbitrary taxation or punishment; recognition of certain privileges such as freedom from imprisonment without trial; guarantees regarding property rights; protections against military conscription; provisions related to religious practice, education and trade regulations among others things.
Charters also often provide citizens with access to justice through courts or other means if needed so that grievances may be addressed properly without resorting to violence or anarchy.
In modern times, many countries have adopted constitutional documents similar in nature to historic charters even though they are not technically referred to by this name anymore due largely because these documents serve much the same function: protecting individual liberties while creating order out of chaos through laws established by representatives elected democratically rather than imposed arbitrarily upon citizens like it was done historically under monarchies.
This system helps ensure that everyone’s basic human rights are respected regardless of their social status while also preventing any one person from having too much power over others which could lead to abuse down the road if left unchecked.