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[–] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

No, constitutional tribunals decide if new laws are constitutional or not. They can throw away a law even before it's enacted or applied anywhere. They very much do prevent things.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    I mean they don't physically keep you from committing illegal acts. It's just words until you've done something.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago*

    I mean, yes, but if US had a truly independent judicial branch it would be a totally different country today. They only have politicians committing crimes on a daily basis because the system deteriorated over time. Real checks and balances are meant to prevent that.

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