Federal Constitutional Court

GPTKB entity

Statements (97)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:court_cases
gptkbp:administers state constitutional courts
gptkbp:annual_report published
gptkbp:appeals_to constitutional complaints
gptkbp:civic_engagement yes
gptkbp:collaboration with other courts
gptkbp:committee 8 judges per senate
gptkbp:composed_of two senates
gptkbp:consequences yes
gptkbp:decided_by yes
binding on all state authorities
gptkbp:decisions_are_binding yes
gptkbp:established 1951
gptkbp:faced criticism over its decisions
gptkbp:function judicial review
protect fundamental rights
protection of fundamental rights
settle disputes between federal bodies
interpretation of the constitution
gptkbp:has_authority_over declare laws unconstitutional
gptkbp:has_historical_significance post-war Germany
gptkbp:has_impact_on German democracy
gptkbp:has_meetings held
gptkbp:has_power protect human rights
gptkbp:has_role political decision-making
European Union law compliance
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Karlsruhe
gptkbp:historical_significance post-war Germany
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Federal Constitutional Court
gptkbp:independence government influence
gptkbp:influence German legal system
European legal standards
gptkbp:influences German law
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for gptkb:Basic_Law_of_Germany
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the rule of law in Germany
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:European_Network_of_Constitutional_Courts
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_involved_in international legal discussions
federalism disputes
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its jurisprudence
gptkbp:is_tasked_with protecting the democratic order
gptkbp:issues rulings
gptkbp:judges gptkb:16
gptkbp:judicial_review constitutional complaints
abstract review
concrete review
can be initiated by individuals
gptkbp:jurisdiction constitutional law
disputes between federal and state authorities
gptkbp:language gptkb:German
gptkbp:legal_framework gptkb:Federal_President_of_Germany
12 years
ensured
by the Bundestag and Bundesrat
gptkbp:legal_representation involved in cases
gptkbp:legislation yes
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:Lüth_case
Same-sex marriage ruling
Abortion ruling
Privacy ruling
Ban on the Nazi Party
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:German
gptkbp:part_of judiciary of Germany
gptkbp:political_impact yes
gptkbp:political_party neutrality
non-partisan
gptkbp:president gptkb:Andreas_Voßkuhle
gptkbp:provides legal certainty
gptkbp:public_access yes
gptkbp:related_media transparency
public trust
gptkbp:relationship_with_eu_law gptkb:cooperative
conflict resolution
gptkbp:relationship_with_federal_government gptkb:checks_and_balances
gptkbp:relationship_with_state_courts supervisory role
gptkbp:responsible_for ensuring compliance with the Basic Law
gptkbp:reviews laws for constitutionality
gptkbp:role educating citizens about constitutional rights
gptkbp:role_in_democracy protecting rights
ensuring rule of law
upholding constitutional order
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:significance guardian of the constitution
gptkbp:social_issues yes
gptkbp:type gptkb:United_States_federal_law
highest court
gptkbp:was_involved_in landmark cases
gptkbp:website www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Basic_Law_of_Germany
gptkb:German_government
gptkb:Lüth_case
gptkb:German_Parliament
gptkb:Minister_of_Finance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4