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Constitution of Italy
The Constitution of Italy (Italian: Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana) is the supreme law of Italy. It was approved by the Constituent Assembly (Assemblea Costituente) on 22 December, 1947 and came into force on 1 January 1948.
It is divided into three parts, Fundamental Principals, Part I: Rights and Duties of Citizens and Part II: Organisation of the Republic.
The Constitutional Court has the power to judge laws according to the Constitution.
See also
External links
- Full text of the constitution (in English)
- Full text of the constitution (in Italian)
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