O princípio da legalidade como limite negativo ao poder político: garantia do estado democrático de direito

Abstract

Analyses the historical evolution of the Principle of Legality and the orings of constitutionalism, in order to show out its development. Accentuates the importance of the Principle of Legality, of the Rule of Law and of the ideals of Constitutionalism for the sustain of a Democratic State of Law, stressing the influence of these ideals on the variuos Law specialities Accentuates the importance of the Principle of Legality, of the Rule of Law and of Constitutionalism for the sustain of a Democratic State of Law, stressing the influence of these ideals on the variuos Law specialities, indicating the origins of the legitimacy of laws and constitutional displays . Analyses the detrimental effects of the supression of the democratic and republican institutions, by a practical case study.