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Presentation
Presentation
The theory of the Constitution and Constitutional Law, within the scope of a European Studies and International Relations course (1st Cycle of Academic Studies), cannot fail to aim at two complementary objectives: Constitutionalism and Constitution. In fact, "Constitutionalism" will surprise students for the meaning and reach of the theories that underlie the choices about a certain sense of political-state organization reflected in the Fundamental Law of a given country and the structure of the respective regulations, their interpretation and application, here and now reflected in Constitutional Law, if we want in the Constitution in a material sense.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT450-14175
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Constitution Theory Concept of Constitution and the classic functions of the Constitution The idea of constitutionalism The historical matrices of modern constitutionalism Constitutionalism(s) and current constitutional systems Doctrinal classification of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic Constitutional right Historical aspects of the Portuguese Constitutions. The 1976 Constitution. The Constituent Power. Reviews System and normative interpretation of the Constitution Constitution functions State. Functions and purposes of the State. fundamental principles of the state Fundamental rights vs human rights. generations of rights.The classification of rights and its consequences Sovereign organs. Characterization and competences economic constitution Inspection and revision of the Constitution
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Objectives
Objectives
This Curricular Unit (CU) is divided into two parts: starting its study with the Theory of the Constitution in which the fundamentals relating to the theories that underlie the various constitutions of the world today are highlighted, namely their function, constitutional families and even knowledge of countries, without a single identifiable document as a fundamental law. With regard to the second part - Constitutional Law -, the study focuses mainly on the Constitution of 1976, with the aim of encouraging students to understand the thinking of the constituent legislator and the historical-political premises to the various revisions. Since Constitutional Law is a branch of Public Law, knowledge of the organization and functioning of the Central State, the Autonomous Regions and Local Authorities is fundamental. Also of great importance are the role, importance and competence of each of the sovereign bodies. The unconstitutionalities and limits to the revision of the Constitution.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
- Use of digital media in learning.
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References
References
Manuais de estudo: Alexandrino, José Melo (2017). Lições de Direito Constitucional. Livros 1 e 2. 3.ª Edição. Lisboa: AAFDL Canotilho, J. J. (2015). Direito Constitucional e Teoria da Constituição. Coimbra: Almedina. Gouveia, Jorge Bacelar (2010). Manual de Direito Constitucional, Vols I. e II. Coimbra: Almedina. Gouveia, Jorge Bacelar (2016). Teoria da Constituição. Coimbra: Almedina. Miranda, Jorge (2020). Curso de Direito Constitucional. Livros 1 e 2. Lisboa: Universidade Católica, Editora. Legislação de suporte: Constituição da República Portuguesa in www.parlamento.pt
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
