The strength of the constitution in a state
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https://doi.org/10.56368/Entrelineas413Keywords:
Constitution, constitutional control, institutional stability, rule of law, political system, constitutional supremacyAbstract
This research analyzes how the Constitution in a State becomes an instrument of regulation and limitation of power, evaluating its effectiveness in institutional stability and its influence on the consolidation of the rule of law. The study is qualitative in nature, adopting the hermeneutic method for the interpretation and critical analysis of normative documents, legal doctrines, and studies on constitutionalism. It is classified as documentary and descriptive research, based on the review of secondary sources. One of the fundamental principles is constitutional supremacy, the sovereign norm that governs the legal system and limits the exercise of state power. Comparative analysis shows that countries with constitutional protection mechanisms achieve greater applicability of constitutional norms. The discussion confirms that the effectiveness of the Constitution depends on a combination of legal, political, and social elements, where countries with independent judicial systems and constitutional courts with transparent powers better apply the Constitution. From this, it is concluded that its effectiveness depends on a balance between institutional, legal, and political principles, and that the manipulation of these principles can weaken the democratic structure.
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