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citizens may propose further candidates under the conditions of Art. 64 of the
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rights. Both corporations and humans are able to appeal to the court. The court is also able to assess parliamentary legislation and nullify unconstitutional laws. Citizens are able to petition the court to review a law as long as 100 citizens support the motion. The State Court also decides upon
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