Constitutional Law at Bulgaria
Sure! Here’s a basic overview of Constitutional Law in Bulgaria:
Constitutional Law of Bulgaria
Main Document:
The Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria, adopted on July 12, 1991, is the supreme law of the country.
Key Principles:
Democracy: Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic.
Rule of Law: All state institutions and citizens are subject to the law.
Separation of Powers: Divides government authority among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches.
Human Rights: The Constitution protects fundamental rights and freedoms, similar to the European Convention on Human Rights.
Important Institutions:
National Assembly: The unicameral Parliament that passes laws.
President: Head of State with mostly ceremonial functions but some powers like vetoing legislation.
Council of Ministers: The executive branch, led by the Prime Minister.
Constitutional Court: Ensures laws and acts comply with the Constitution. It can annul unconstitutional acts and decisions.
Constitutional Court:
12 judges.
Appointed for a 9-year term.
Can be approached by various authorities (President, 1/5th of MPs, Supreme Courts, etc.).
Amendments:
The Constitution is hard to amend.
Major changes require a Grand National Assembly with 400 members and stricter voting procedures.
European Union Influence:
Since Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, European law has a strong impact, and the Constitution is interpreted in light of EU obligations.
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