Competence of constitutional courts in issues of constitutional control

Through the topic of the powers of the Constitutional Courts, we will consider a wide range of issues related to the general balance of the powers of the courts, the way in which they exercise their control, the way they are transferred, the scope of their powers, etc. Constitutional courts are often given broad powers that allow them to intervene in the resolution of disputes between state bodies, as well as in conflicts concerning relations between the state and its constituents (federal states, autonomous regions, decentralized states). communities, etc.). Control of standards must be added – by action or exception, preventive or a posteriori – and finally control of elections and popular polls, in which they often play a dominant role. Thus, these various disputes constitute the «hard core» of the powers of the Constitutional Courts. Sometimes others can be added to it. Here it is necessary to emphasize the role of the constitutional judge as a regulator of the activities of state authorities and as a defender of fundamental rights. The regulation of the activities of public authorities and the resolution of possible conflicts force the Constitutional Courts to set limits, ensuring respect for the distribution of power and the hierarchy of norms, to play the role of arbitrator in case of conflict and, finally, to guarantee the full implementation by each of the authorities of the respective powers. The competence that many Constitutional Courts are given to resolve conflicts between state bodies gives them considerable powers and allows them to play a peace-making role in political life. Thus, they may be called upon toquestion the outcome of the alliance between the executive and the legislature or, conversely, to resolve differences that may arise between these two powers.