Administrative Law - Key Characteristics
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What is a primary function of Administrative Law in the Philippine setting?

  • To ensure judicial proceedings are conducted in executive departments.
  • To regulate private agreements without legislative input.
  • To completely replace the court system in governing private activities.
  • To implement statutes through regulatory agencies. (correct)

    • Which limitation applies to administrative agencies?

  • They can exercise unlimited judicial functions.
  • They can declare laws as unconstitutional.
  • They are not bound by all court procedural rules. (correct)
  • They have the same legal powers as courts.

    • What is one characteristic of administrative agencies?

  • They have inherent judicial powers.
  • They operate exclusively under the judicial branch.
  • They can promulgate their own rules and regulations. (correct)
  • They are limited to executing laws without regulatory authority.

    • What role do administrative agencies play in relation to the legislative branch?

    <p>They are sometimes seen as agents of the legislative branch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of the flexibility offered by administrative law?

    <p>It enables the prevention of socially harmful activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the nature of administrative law?

    <p>It includes both administrative regulation and management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation that administrative agencies do NOT have?

    <p>They can establish their own courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cooperation between officers and private individuals essential in administrative law?

    <p>To avoid controversies that could disrupt public interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a permissible delegation of power according to the content?

    <p>Delegation requiring assumption that officers act for public good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an absolute prohibition on delegation of powers?

    <p>Delegation to the executive in international relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes unconstitutional delegation of power?

    <p>Involves complete transfer of legislative authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule does the constitution preclude regarding the legislature?

    <p>Delegation of powers that are strictly legislative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these represents a situation where delegation by the legislature may not occur?

    <p>When conferring power upon an administrative agency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the role of judicial review in delegation of powers?

    <p>It serves as a procedural safeguard against misuse of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of powers can the legislature not delegate, according to the content?

    <p>Powers that are uniquely legislative in character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best describes the nature of permissible delegation under the Constitution?

    <p>Specified by the Constitution and closely regulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential power cannot be delegated by the legislature?

    <p>The power to enact purely substantive law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long may the Prime Minister exercise powers authorized by the National Assembly?

    <p>For a limited period and until the next adjournment of the Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered essential to the legislative function?

    <p>Establishing fiscal policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the emergency powers of the President?

    <p>They should be self-liquidating and limited in duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these powers can the National Assembly authorize the Prime Minister to fix?

    <p>Import and export quotas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of legislative power involves the approval of rules to effectuate laws?

    <p>Legislative approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the powers granted during a national emergency?

    <p>They coexist with the emergency conditions that led to them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does the legislature retain the power to do?

    <p>Determine fundamental parameters of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a law achieve to be considered complete when it leaves the legislative branch?

    <p>It must set forth the policy to be executed by the delegate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion that must be met for a valid delegation of power?

    <p>The standards to guide delegate behavior must be sufficiently determinate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a law is found incomplete in its legislative provisions?

    <p>It is deemed unconstitutional as an improper delegation of power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a law's 'Completeness' in terms of delegation?

    <p>A law must clearly define the policy to be implemented by a delegate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order for a statute to provide standards, which aspect must it clearly pronounce?

    <p>The limits to which the delegate must conform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when a legislature does not set forth a law completely?

    <p>The law may lead to arbitrary enforcement by the delegate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the judicial review play regarding statutes that delegate powers?

    <p>Judicial review provides a check to ensure that delegated actions are not ultra vires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential that a law does not leave too much to the discretion of the delegate?

    <p>It ensures consistency and fairness in the application of the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one power that cannot be delegated by the Legislature according to the Constitution?

    <p>To determine the general purpose or policy to be achieved by the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it stated that the Legislature did not need to specify details of a flag ceremony?

    <p>All that is required is laying down standards and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the 'Legislative Standard' be ideally located?

    <p>In the provision of the statute delegating the authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of 'Clear Legislative Intent to Delegate'?

    <p>It ensures the delegation does not violate constitutional principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT necessary for the validity of the statute concerning the flag ceremony?

    <p>Detailed scheduling of the ceremony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might the Legislature confer on administrative boards or bodies?

    <p>Quasi-judicial powers involving judgment and discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of delegating legislative power improperly?

    <p>Destruction of the fundamentals of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the powers of the Legislature?

    <p>The Legislature must lay down a standard before delegating powers to agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Administrative Law - Key Characteristics

    • The text discusses the nature and characteristics of administrative law.
    • Administrative law deals with the regulation of powers and actions of administrative agencies.
    • Administrative law ensures protection of public interest by going beyond private interests.
    • Administrative law allows flexibility to make adaptable regulations for evolving needs.
    • Administrative law enables the administration of regulations and internal management of agencies.

    Key Areas of Administrative Law

    • Administrative law encompasses the regulation of private activities.
    • Administrative agencies are increasingly used to implement policies and enforce regulations.
    • Administrative agencies possess quasi-judicial powers to adjudicate controversies.
    • Agencies are given power to create rules and regulations to implement statutes.

    Nature of Administrative Agencies

    • Administrative agencies can be viewed as agents of the legislative branch.
    • Their role is to implement and enforce policies created by the legislature.
    • Agencies can be granted emergency powers during times of crisis or national emergency.

    Limitations of Administrative Agencies - Acting as a Court

    • Administrative agencies are limited in their ability to perform purely judicial functions.
    • Agencies do not possess inherent powers of a court.
    • They are not bound by all the rules of court procedures.

    Unconstitutional Delegation of Power

    • Delegating power to administrative agencies without sufficient safeguards is unconstitutional.
    • Such delegation must include procedures, judicial review, and a public good justification.
    • The establishment of procedural safeguards, judicial review, and the assumption that the officer acts for the public good does not validate unconstitutional delegation of power.

    Permissible Delegations Under the Constitution

    • The Philippine Constitution allows delegation of powers that are not strictly legislative in nature.
    • The legislature cannot delegate its power to make purely substantive law.
    • The 1973 Constitution, Art.VIII, Secs. 15 & 17(2), now enshrined in Art.VI, Sec. 23(2) & 28(2) 1987 Constitution, allows delegation of certain powers during times of war or national emergency.

    Examples of Permissible Delegations

    • The legislature can delegate the power to determine facts or contingencies upon which the applicability of a law depends.
    • Delegation to the people at large is acceptable when reserved in the constitution.
    • Delegation of power in foreign or international relations to the executive branch is permissible.

    Completeness or Incompleteness of the Statute Test

    • A law must be complete in its provisions when leaving the legislative branch.
    • The law should not leave any decisions to the judgment of administrative officials or delegates.
    • A law is considered an improper delegation if it is incomplete and authorizes an executive board to decide what constitutes an infringement of the law.

    Legislative Standard

    • The legislative standard must be clearly defined in the language of the statute.
    • The statute must pronounce standards to guide the actions of the delegate.
    • Standards should provide a basis for judicial review of the validity of subordinate actions.

    Powers Vested in the Legislature that Cannot be Delegated

    • The legislature cannot delegate the power to declare the existence of a law.
    • It cannot delegate the power to determine the general purpose or policy to be achieved by a law.
    • The legislature cannot delegate the power to fix the limits within which the law shall operate.

    “Clear Legislative Intent to Delegate”

    • The legislature must clearly express its intention to delegate legislative power.
    • The legislature can confer quasi-judicial powers on administrative bodies, as an incident to their administrative functions.
    • Delegation of power should be consistent with the fundamental legislative purpose.

    Summary of Key Points

    • Administrative law plays a vital role in regulating government agencies and ensuring public good.
    • The constitution sets limits on delegation of powers to prevent abuse and ensure legislative accountability.
    • The balance between administrative flexibility and legislative authority is a critical element of administrative law.

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