On the Relationship Between the Constitutional Oversight System and the People's Congress Oversight System

Abstract

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Adhering to the rule of law must first adhere to the rule of constitution, and adhering to governance by law must first adhere to governance by constitution." This statement profoundly elucidates the supreme status of the Chinese Constitution. The distinct feature of the Chinese Constitution lies in the creation of various types of oversight systems, such as People's Congress oversight, procuratorial oversight, and citizen oversight, demonstrating powerful power oversight functions. Especially the constitutional oversight system and the People's Congress oversight system, these two oversight systems make our country's overall constitutional oversight function more robust. This article attempts to discuss the relationship between the constitutional oversight system and the People's Congress oversight system, clarify their connections and differences, form a comprehensive and effective legal oversight mechanism, jointly promote the in-depth development of our country's rule of law, and embody the superiority of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.