Definition of Ordinary Law

In the legal system of most countries there are different types of laws. The so-called law ordinary is one in which there are no special procedures for approval.

Supposed to be a rule of legal rank that requires a simple procedure for its final enactment. Above the ordinary laws there are laws of a general nature, that is, organic laws.

The general procedure for drafting an ordinary law

The approval of an ordinary law presents different stages: an initiative, a discussion, a sanction and finally an enactment.

The proposal of an ordinary law normally begins in the chambers of the legislative power, that is, the group of representatives of the people. On the other hand, the president of a nation it usually has the power to propose this type of law. In some cases, the supreme courts or the popular initiative they also have the possibility of promoting this type of legal norm.

Once its processing has begun, the ordinary bill has to be debated article by article by the members of the parliament of a nation through a specialized commission.

When the content of the ordinary law has already been agreed, it must be sanctioned, that is, it must be approved by the representatives of popular sovereignty.

Finally, the ordinary law must be promulgated in the official state gazette so that it can be complied with. Said promulgation incorporates the signature of the maxim authority of a nation.

Differences between organic laws and ordinary laws

Laws are passed by national parliaments. Organic laws are those that refer to fundamental rights and public liberties and are normally included in the constitutional text of a nation. To be approved, organic laws generally require an absolute majority of the houses of representatives. On the other hand, ordinary laws are all those that can be approved by a simple majority, such as by For example, the budget law, tax-type laws or those that are related to prosecution civil.

An ordinary law cannot modify the content of a organic Law, since between the two there is a principle of hierarchy. On the other hand, all ordinary law develops content already established in an organic law.

In short, organic laws have a structural character in the legal framework and laws Ordinary situations are raised to face specific situations that do not affect the fundamentals of the condition.

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