CONSTITUTIONALITY CONTROL AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF DEMOCRACY IN CONTEMPORARY BRAZIL

Authors

  • ELISEU LEFUNDES DE SOUZA JUNIOR Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social

Abstract

This paper analyzes the judicial review and its role in Brazilian democracy. Initially, the concept of judicial review and its types in Brazil are addressed. Then, the importance of this mechanism for maintaining the Rule of Law and the countermajoritarian difficulties faced by Supreme Courts are discussed. The study concludes that judicial review is essential to ensure that laws and normative acts comply with the Constitution, protecting fundamental rights and ensuring legal stability.

Author Biography

ELISEU LEFUNDES DE SOUZA JUNIOR, Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social

Graduado em direito pela Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana e Pós-graduado em direito público pela Faculdade Legale. Atualmente é técnico do seguro social no INSS e advogado.

Published

2025-03-27

How to Cite

LEFUNDES DE SOUZA JUNIOR, E. (2025). CONSTITUTIONALITY CONTROL AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF DEMOCRACY IN CONTEMPORARY BRAZIL. REVISTA JURÍDICA - DIREITO, JUSTIÇA, FRATERNIDADE & SOCIEDADE, 1(2), 265–276. Retrieved from https://www.revista.sentencadozero.com/index.php/rjsdz/article/view/230

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Revista Jurídica Volume 1 Edição Especial n.2 de março de 2025

Section

Artigos