Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1994-2540 (Print)
ISSN 2542-1956 (Online)


constitutional review

The subject and procedure for consideration of cases of compliance of the initiative to hold a referendum on the proposed issue (proposed issues) of the referendum with the Constitution of the Russian Federation by the Constitutional Court of the Russian

Introduction. The issue of the subject of review of cases of compliance of the initiative to hold a referendum on the proposed issue (proposed issues) of the referendum with the Constitution of the Russian Federation by the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is not regulated in the federal legislation. In addition, the federal legislation regulates the procedure for considering cases of this category only in general terms. Theoretical analysis.

Content and forms of participation of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation in lawmaking

Introduction. The judicial constitutional review authorities ensure the supremacy and direct application of the constitutions. They also participates in lawmaking activities. Constitutional review authorities can participate in lawmaking activities directly or circumstantially. There are two kinds of the direct participation of such authorities in lawmaking activities: legislative initiative and participation in lawmaking activities in connection with the implementation of the constitutional review.