Law
Why Constitutional Courts Review the Constitutionality of Referendums
Quick fact
In many countries, even if a majority of voters approve a referendum, the constitutional court can nullify the result if it violates the constitution, as happened in 2020 when Poland's court ruled that a referendum on judicial changes was unconstitutional.
Why this is interesting
You might think that a direct vote of the people is the ultimate expression of democracy, but what happens when that vote goes against the country's highest laws?