Administrative Law Unit 1 Overview
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What is the main focus of the two lectures in Unit 1 of the Administrative Law course?

  • The importance of administrative law
  • Main concepts in administrative law
  • Practical examples of administrative law application
  • The context of administrative law in South African law (correct)

Why should students take note that there is no single accepted definition of administrative law?

  • To highlight the importance of foundational knowledge (correct)
  • To discourage further study in administrative law
  • To show the complexity of the subject
  • To emphasize the confusion in the field

Which prescribed textbook is recommended for students to read in the Administrative Law course?

  • Quinot et al. Administrative Justice in South Africa (correct)
  • Smith et al. Administrative Law Essentials
  • Brown et al. Administrative Law Basics
  • Johnson et al. Introduction to Legal Systems

What is one key learning outcome students should achieve by the end of Unit 1?

<p>Understanding the importance of administrative law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are practical examples included in the lectures for Unit 1 of the course?

<p>To demonstrate real-world applications of administrative law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stressed as necessary to understand administrative law?

<p>Possessing foundational knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of administrative law, based on the provided text?

<p>Accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of administrative law is associated with the separation of powers?

<p>Judicial review (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does administrative law play in relation to public office-bearers, as per the text?

<p>Preventing arbitrary actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does administrative law contribute to improving government control by the public?

<p>By restraining the exercise of executive power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of administrative law, what is one key function of judicial review?

<p>Protecting human rights from state violation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does administrative law help in advancing constitutional rights according to the text?

<p>By ensuring accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of law regulates the executive branch of government?

<p>Administrative law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aspect of administrative law?

<p>Judicial review (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept of administrative justice focuses on fair and just administrative conduct?

<p>Accountability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation for administrative justice, according to the text?

<p>Administrative law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some mechanisms through which administrative justice can be attained?

<p>Chapter 9 institutions, ombuds, tribunals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on 'rules of law', administrative law is primarily founded on which legal document?

<p>$33$ of the Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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