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Among the subjects of our courses we also law.
Here you can find some information about what we have studied about our form of government. :) The Republic of Italy The first article of the Italian Constitution says: “ Italy is a democratic republic based on work. The sovereignty belongs to the people, who exercise it in the form and in the limits of the Constitution “
Form of Government: Parliamentary Republic Constitution: Approved on December 27th 1947, it came into force on January 1st 1948. It establishes the citizens’ rights and duties and the state’s political order.
The President of the Republic In the Republic of Italy, the highest role isthe President of the Republic.He represents national unity and he appoints five members of the CSM (Magistrates’ Council).
Seat of the President of The Republic. “Quirinale” The Government
Executive Power is exercised by the Government under the direction of the Prime Minister of the Ministers’ council.. He is appointed by the President of the Republic and chooses his Ministers. The Ministers are responsible for the implementation of the laws.
The Parliament
Legislative Powers is exercised by the Parliament, which consists of two chambers, whose members are elected directly by the people for a period of five years: The Chamber of Deputies and The Senate
All bills must be passed by both chambers before being turned into laws.
· Seat of the Senate. “Palazzo Montecitorio” The Supreme CourtJudicial Power: the Supreme Court is indipendent. It’s governed by its own supreme law council (CSM, Consiglio Superiore Magistratura). Another supreme council is the Constitutional Court, which must decide if a law is constitutional and solves the conflicts between the State powers. |