The Constitutional Court ( Portuguese : Tribunal Constitucional , pronounced [tɾiβuˈnal kõʃtitusiuˈnal] ) is a special court, defined by the Portuguese Constitution as part of the judicial branch of the Portuguese political organization. Unlike the rest of the country's courts, the Constitutional Court has important characteristics, such as a special composition, and unique competences. The main task of the court is to review the constitutionality of the newly approved laws, but it also has important powers related to the President of the Republic , the political parties , and referendums.
5-715: Tribunal Constitucional may refer to: Constitutional Court , special court defined by the Portuguese Constitution Tribunal Constitucional de Espana , the supreme interpreter of the Spanish Constitution Tribunal Constitucional del Ecuador , the highest court in Ecuador Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
10-774: A nine-year mandate and cannot be re-elected. The Constitutional Court elects its own president and vice-president and approves its own rules, schedule and budget. The President of the Constitutional Court (together with the President of the Supreme Court ) is the fourth person in the Portuguese state hierarchy (after the President of the Republic , the President of the Assembly of the Republic , and
15-484: Is composed by thirteen Justices, ten of them are elected by the Assembly of the Republic , the main legislative branch of the country, and they must be elected by two thirds majority of the members of the Assembly. The remaining three are elected by the already elected Justices. Of the thirteen Justices, six must be chosen among the general court's judges, the remaining must have at least a degree in law. The Justices serve
20-709: The Constitutional Court as a completely independent organ that operates independently from the other branches of government, such as the Executive or the Legislative. The Justices of the Constitutional Court are independent and cannot be impeached. The decisions of the court are above the decisions of any other authority. The court convenes in Lisbon , in the Ratton Palace located in Bairro Alto . The court
25-531: The title Tribunal Constitucional . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tribunal_Constitucional&oldid=867887009 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Constitutional Court (Portugal) The Portuguese Constitution defines
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