Portuguese Constitutional Court - Competences

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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