Competences
The Constitutional Court has several competences, defined in the Constitution, such as:
- Assure that the Constitution and regional autonomies are respected;
- Review and assure the constitutionality of the laws;
- Declare the President's death or inability to carry out his tasks;
- Manage the electoral processes;
- Assure that political parties fulfil the legal requirements to exist;
- Prohibit and dissolve Fascist parties and organizations;
- Assure the legality of the national and local referendums.
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