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title: "Constitutional Court — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "A constitutional court reviews whether laws and government actions follow the constitution. In AP Comp Gov, Russia's court shows how weak judicial independence limits checks on executives."
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subject: "AP Comparative Government"
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# Constitutional Court — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

A Constitutional Court is a judicial body that has the authority to interpret and apply a country's constitution. It ensures that laws and government actions are in line with the constitution.

## Related Study Guides

- [2.8 Judicial Systems](/ap-comp-gov/unit-2/judicial-systems/study-guide/b0arKXztb9ubeaa2Zm66)
- [2.5 Removal of Executives](/ap-comp-gov/unit-2/removal-executives/study-guide/x4wuYdFhiW6T8SOGU0NS)

## Review

### Related Terms

- [Judicial Review](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/judicial-review): The power of a court to review and potentially invalidate laws or government actions that are deemed unconstitutional.
- [Separation of Powers](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/separation-of-powers): The division of governmental powers among different branches, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
- [Supreme Court](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/supreme-court): The highest court in a country's judicial system, often responsible for interpreting constitutional issues.