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Bundesverfassungsgericht (Federal Constitutional Court)

The Bundesverfassungsgericht, or Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, is the highest authority responsible for ensuring that laws and government actions comply with the country's constitution (Basic Law). It reviews legal disputes, protects fundamental rights, and can overturn laws or decisions that violate constitutional principles. Located in Karlsruhe, it acts as a guardian of Germany’s constitutional order, maintaining the rule of law and safeguarding individual freedoms through judicial judgment on constitutional matters.