The Constitution of Italy (Italian: Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana) is the supreme law of Italy. It was approved by the Constituent Assembly (Assemblea Costituente) on 22 December, 1947 and came into force on 1 January 1948.

It is divided into three parts, Fundamental Principals, Part I: Rights and Duties of Citizens and Part II: Organisation of the Republic.

The Constitutional Court has the power to judge laws according to the Constitution.

See also

• Constitution
• Politics of Italy

External links

• Full text of the constitution (in English)
• Full text of the constitution (in Italian)