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Political Law
CoreDoctrines Overview
Constitutional Supremacy
Description
Constitutional supremacy is the principle that the Constitution is the highest law binding upon all branches, instrumentalities, and officials of government.
Purpose
Constitutional supremacy establishes the Constitution as the highest law of the land, binding all branches and instrumentalities of government. It ensures that all laws, acts, and policies must conform to constitutional commands.
Main points
Constitution is the ultimate legal norm
All statutes derive validity from it
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