OVERVIEW

The study of constitutional law is essential for law students and specifically addresses the following topics: the Italian state; the state and the international community; constituent activity and constitutional revision; political direction and representation; forms of government; the system of sources of law; the constitutional organization of the state; the constitutional regulation of fundamental rights; human rights; cultural rights; the rights of political participation; the regulation of social autonomy; economic initiative; the regulation of property; labor and workers' rights; the federal and regional governments; the regional state in Italy; the principle of autonomy; the legislative power of the regions and local authorities; administrative jurisdiction; the form of government of the regions and local authorities; controls; and participation institutions.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To gain knowledge of fundamentals of Italian constitutional law, also from the historical perspective and the perspective of legal scholars. To learn legal terms and interpretative methods which are typically used in Public Law, also as a tool to study its specific fields later. To develop critical thinking skills in using relevant legal texts and constitutional rulings.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The study of this subject aims to teach institutional concepts concerning: the Italian State; the State and the international community; constituent activity and constitutional revision; political direction and representation; forms of government; the system of sources; the constitutional organization of the State; the constitutional regulation of fundamental rights; personal rights; cultural rights; the rights of political participation; the regulation of social autonomy; economic initiative; the regulation of property; labor and workers' rights; the federal and regional governments; the regional state in Italy; the principle of autonomy; the legislative power of the Regions and local authorities; administrative jurisdiction; the form of government of the Regions and local authorities; controls; and participation institutions.

TEACHING METHODS

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Italian State;

The State and the international community;

Constituent Assembly and constitutional review;

Political direction and representation;

Forms of government;

The system of sources of law;

The constitutional organization of the State;

The constitutional regulation of fundamental rights;

Personal rights; Cultural rights; Rights of political participation;

Regulation of social autonomy;

Economic initiative;

Property regulation;

Labor and workers' rights;

The federal and regional state;

Regional state in Italy;

The principle of autonomy;

The legislative power of the Regions and local authorities;

Administrative competence;

The form of government of the Regions and local authorities;

Controls;

Participatory institutions.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Textbooks and any reading materials for attending students (to be integrated with lecture notes).

A. Recommended manuals, to choose from, alternatively:

1) R. Bin – G. Pitruzzella, Diritto costituzionale, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed. 

2) P. Caretti, U. De Siervo, Diritto Costituzionale e Pubblico, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed. 

3) Giancarlo Rolla, Il sistema costituzionale italiano, Giuffrè, Milano, ultima ed.; Volume Primo, L’organizzazione costituzionale dello Stato, Milano ultima ed.;  Volume Secondo, L’ordinamento territoriale della Repubblica, Milano, ultima ed.; Volume Terzo, La tutela costituzionale dei diritti, Milano, ultima ed.

B. F.G. Scoca, L'interesse legittimo. Storia e teoria, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed.

C. G.P. Cirillo, Sette brevi lezioni di diritto, Giappichelli, Torino, 2026

D. D. Granara, Il principio autonomistico  nella Costituzione, Seconda ed., Giappichelli, Torino, 2019

To follow the lessons profitably and for a more direct preparation on the reference texts, it is highly recommended to consult

P. Costanzo, Testi normativi per lo studio del diritto costituzionale italiano ed europeo,
Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed., 

and careful reading of

F. Sorrentino - M. Francaviglia, Riflessioni sulla storia recente della Costituzione italiana (1978-2024), Giappichelli, Torino, 2025

P. Costanzo, La "nuova" costituzione della Francia, Giappichelli, Torino, 2009 
C. Fatta, Il Diritto transitorio. Teorie, prassi e tecnica legislativa, EAI – Edizioni Accademiche Italiane, Saarbrucken, 2015

Textbooks and any reading materials for non-attending students

A. Recommended textbooks, to choose from:

A. Manuali consigliati, tra cui scegliere alternativamente: 

1) R. Bin – G. Pitruzzella, Diritto costituzionale, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed. 

2) P. Caretti, U. De Siervo, Diritto Costituzionale e Pubblico, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed. 

3) Giancarlo Rolla, Il sistema costituzionale italiano, Giuffrè, Milano, ultima ed.; Volume Primo, L’organizzazione costituzionale dello Stato, Milano ultima ed.;  Volume Secondo, L’ordinamento territoriale della Repubblica, Milano, ultima ed.; Volume Terzo, La tutela costituzionale dei diritti, Milano, ultima ed..

B. F.G. Scoca, L'interesse legittimo. Storia e teoria, Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed.

C. G.P. Cirillo, Sette brevi lezioni di diritto, Giappichelli, Torino, 2026

D. D. Granara, Il principio autonomistico  nella Costituzione, Seconda ed., Giappichelli, Torino, 2019

Special part: A. RUGGERI - P. COSTANZO – L. MEZZETTI - L. TRUCCO, Lineamenti di diritto costituzionale europeo, Giappichelli, Torino, Settima ed., 2026, capitoli 2 (le tappe dell’edificazione comunitaria) 5 (fonti) e 7 (i diritti fondamentali)      

To follow the lessons profitably and for a more direct preparation on the reference texts, it is highly recommended to consult

P. Costanzo, Testi normativi per lo studio del diritto costituzionale italiano ed europeo,
Giappichelli, Torino, ultima ed., 

and careful reading of

F. Sorrentino - M. Francaviglia, Riflessioni sulla storia recente della Costituzione italiana (1978-2024), Giappichelli, Torino, 2025

P. Costanzo, La "nuova" costituzione della Francia, Giappichelli, Torino, 2009 
C. Fatta, Il Diritto transitorio. Teorie, prassi e tecnica legislativa, EAI – Edizioni Accademiche Italiane, Saarbrucken, 2015

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

As per the timetable published on the department's website

Class schedule

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW B

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

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