What is the legal system of Argentina?

Argentina is a republic that is considered a state of law, and its legal system is governed by a constitution, laws, and courts. The Constitution of Argentina is the fundamental law of the country and limits the powers of the government. In Argentina, laws are made by the legislature and implemented by the executive branch. Laws are enacted at the national level by the National Congress, while laws at the local level are enacted by state and city councils. Local laws must be compatible with the constitution and national laws. The legal system operates on the basis of civil law. Civil law regulates private legal relations and rights between individuals. There are special laws in different fields such as commercial law, family law, criminal law and labor law. In Argentina, courts are independent institutions run by judges. Courts are responsible for interpreting and applying the constitution and laws. The duties of the courts are to ensure the rule of law, ensure justice and protect constitutional rights. There are various types of courts in Argentina: civil, commercial, criminal and administrative courts. The highest court is the Supreme Court and it deals with constitutional cases. Argentina's legal system is based on the principles of independence, impartiality, fair trial and the rule of law. In accordance with these principles, accusations against any person must be proven and everyone has the right to a fair trial.