Oversight on the constitutionality of laws in Jordan

Abstract

Constitutional law is the supreme law in the state, and it is on the top of the pyramid of laws. It is defined as: a set of rules that determine the shape of the state, the system of government and its three authorities, and it regulates the rights and liberties of the individuals. The constitution is an important matter that must be present in every state regardless of its political system. It can be said that the presence of a body that controls the constitutionality of laws represents an important guarantee of the rights established in the core of the constitutional document or in its preamble. The purpose of this oversight is to prevent the law from contravening the constitution, or deviation in the use of the legislative power. The countries of the world differ in their constitutional oversight, but they generally agree that no legal rule concerning the constitution should be violated. This study dealt with “Constitutional oversight of the constitutionality of laws in Jordan,” which came in three topics. The first topic discussed “Methods of constitutional oversight on the constitutionality of legislation in Jordan.”