Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Direct Democracy, Presidential System, Separation Of Powers
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: it is the branch of law that regulates the state. Rulers exercise their power in accordance with legal norms. There are rules on the organization of the state, on the powers that state organs posses and on the relations between their organs. It also provides fundamental rights that protect the legal position of the individual against the state. : it is a central written document of a state. : the constitution, the case laws (rules with "constitutional relevance" and fundamental rules & principles with constitutional significance established), customs (internal proceedings of parliaments but differ with the state) and treaties. : it can only be amended though difficult procedures that involve special majorities. Changes in the constitution are harder to accomplish than changes in ordinary law. However, some states (uk) do not have an official constitution document. : it is an organization that is able to control a certain territory and people living in it.
