Grundnorm of Administrative Law Quiz

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Which legal concept is now considered the grundnorm of administrative law?

Common law

Doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty

Doctrine of ultra vires

Principles of the Constitution (correct)

Where do the Courts' power to review administrative action primarily come from?

Principles of the Constitution

Doctrine of ultra vires

Common law

PAJA and the Constitution (correct)

Which system of law is now grounded in the Constitution according to the text?

PAJA

Common law (correct)

Doctrine of ultra vires

Doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty

Under Section 33 of the Constitution, what are individuals entitled to in terms of administrative action?

Lawful and reasonable administrative action Signup and view all the answers

How does the common law derive its force in relation to administrative review?

From the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relevance of the common law to administrative review?

Its relevance needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of PAJA, as stated in its long title?

To give effect to the right to lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair administrative action Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the transitional provisions of the Constitution in Schedule 6 regarding PAJA?

They mandate that PAJA legislation be passed within three years of the Constitution coming into force Signup and view all the answers

What must national legislation do to give effect to administrative rights?

Impose a duty on the State to provide written reasons for administrative action Signup and view all the answers

Which provision of PAJA identifies the circumstances under which the review of administrative action may take place?

Section 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enacting national legislation to review administrative action?

To promote an efficient administration Signup and view all the answers

Why is the decision of the Chief Director considered administrative action under PAJA?

Because it is a common cause that it constitutes administrative action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would not be a valid ground for the judicial review of an administrative action under Section 6?

The action was taken based on relevant considerations. Signup and view all the answers

Under Section 6, which of the following would NOT be considered a valid reason for judicially reviewing an administrative action?

The administrator was authorized to take the action by the empowering provision. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be a ground for judicial review of an administrative action according to Section 6?

The action was taken in good faith and with proper authority. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Section 6, which of the following would NOT constitute a ground for the judicial review of an administrative action?

The action being procedurally fair and unbiased. Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 6, which of the following would NOT be a valid reason for judicially reviewing an administrative action?

The administrator acted under proper delegation of power according to the empowering provision. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid ground for judicial review of an administrative action as per Section 6?

The exercise of power was reasonable based on the empowering provision. Signup and view all the answers

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Which legal concept is now considered the grundnorm of administrative law?

Where do the Courts' power to review administrative action primarily come from?

Which system of law is now grounded in the Constitution according to the text?

Under Section 33 of the Constitution, what are individuals entitled to in terms of administrative action?

How does the common law derive its force in relation to administrative review?

What does the text suggest about the relevance of the common law to administrative review?

What is the main purpose of PAJA, as stated in its long title?

What is the significance of the transitional provisions of the Constitution in Schedule 6 regarding PAJA?

What must national legislation do to give effect to administrative rights?

Which provision of PAJA identifies the circumstances under which the review of administrative action may take place?

What is the purpose of enacting national legislation to review administrative action?

Why is the decision of the Chief Director considered administrative action under PAJA?

Which of the following scenarios would not be a valid ground for the judicial review of an administrative action under Section 6?

Under Section 6, which of the following would NOT be considered a valid reason for judicially reviewing an administrative action?

Which of the following would NOT be a ground for judicial review of an administrative action according to Section 6?

In the context of Section 6, which of the following would NOT constitute a ground for the judicial review of an administrative action?

According to Section 6, which of the following would NOT be a valid reason for judicially reviewing an administrative action?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid ground for judicial review of an administrative action as per Section 6?

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