Introduction to Administrative Law
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Which of the following best describes the state's role in administrative law during the post-industrial revolution?

  • Eliminating all forms of public services
  • Focusing solely on law and order policing
  • Providing community services and distributing wealth (correct)
  • Restricting citizens' rights and freedoms
  • What is the primary focus of public law within administrative law?

  • Managing political power and its interactions with citizens (correct)
  • Defining private rights without state intervention
  • Regulating private transactions among citizens
  • Facilitating international trade agreements
  • Which of the following instruments is used by the public administration to serve the public interest?

  • Judicial acts exclusively
  • Only factual acts
  • Both juridical and factual acts (correct)
  • Strictly private law agreements
  • What does the co-originality thesis, as mentioned in the context of public law, imply?

    <p>Freedom and authority are interdependent and coexist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a topic covered under administrative law?

    <p>Private law contracts between citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for change in administrative law?

    <p>Static international legal frameworks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does multilevel governance in administrative decision-making imply?

    <p>Multiple layers of administrative authorities exist within a nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines the essence of globalization?

    <p>Freer movement of goods, services, ideas, and people worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is EU law executed within member states?

    <p>Within the national administrations of the member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas is explicitly mentioned as needing transgovernmental regulation?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes indirect administration within the context of EU law?

    <p>Execution through national administrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of globalization necessitates the development of global administrative law?

    <p>Globalized interdependence and its consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus area of comparative administrative law?

    <p>Analyzing differences and similarities in administrative systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of public administration regarding civil servant employment?

    <p>Life tenure absent grave misconduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area has Comparative Administrative Law gained recognition in legal scholarship and practice?

    <p>Comparison of administrative systems worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of public management reforms has been emphasized in recent years?

    <p>Flexibility in terms of employment related to performance indicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the judiciary serve in the framework of triadic political power administration?

    <p>Checking the limits of executive action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for the shift towards comparative approaches in Administrative Law?

    <p>To address globalization and interconnected legal practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of created power plants must be monitored by the administration according to the regulatory process?

    <p>Adherence to the prescribed operational procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the traditional perspectives on Administrative Law's scope?

    <p>It solely exists within the confines of individual states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern related to privatization in the context of public administration?

    <p>Decreased accountability and transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the current understanding of Global Administrative Law?

    <p>It aims to standardize administrative practices globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is merit-based recruitment important in the context of civil service employment?

    <p>It enhances efficiency and accountability in public service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with the term 'accountability deficit'?

    <p>Lack of political control by democratically elected representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of Global Administrative Law (GAL)?

    <p>To ensure accountability of global administrative bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is NOT emphasized in Global Administrative Law?

    <p>Limitations on trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the extension of domestic administrative law at the global level aim to address?

    <p>Decisions made within intergovernmental regimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'democracy deficit' related to accountability deficit?

    <p>Democracy deficit contributes to accountability deficit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar is associated with the concept of Global Administrative Law?

    <p>B. Kingsbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical element to improve accountability in global administrative practices?

    <p>Adequate standards of reasoned decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is typically prioritized to promote effective review of rules in GAL?

    <p>Public engagement in the procedural framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Global Administrative Law differ from traditional administrative law?

    <p>GAL applies to global governance structures, not just domestic ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key challenge in implementing Global Administrative Law?

    <p>Managing intergovernmental political dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Administrative Law

    • Administrative law is a body of law governing the activities of administrative agencies.
    • Administrative authorities and their servants are subject to extensive control, particularly concerning their powers, procedures, and substantive requirements.
    • Proper judicial protection is crucial against any administrative action.
    • Public administrations' tasks and powers are outlined by the legislator.
    • Different types of acts are employed by public administration, such as juridical and factual acts.
    • Public law, private law, and different aspects of the law are considered.

    The Role of the State Throughout History

    • 19th-century states primarily maintained law and order and protected their territories.
    • Post-industrial revolution, states took on providing community services and wealth distribution.
    • Present-day states offer public goods and services.

    Topics of Administrative Law

    • Administrative authorities and their personnel
    • Administrative authorities' powers
    • Procedural rules governing public powers
    • Substantive requirements for public authorities
    • Judicial protection against administrative actions

    Instruments and Powers of Public Administration

    • Public administrations handle public interests.
    • Legislators empower administrative bodies.
    • Administrative bodies are empowered to act according to the law and public interest.
    • Administrative actions are carried out through specific acts, both juridical and factual.
    • Administrative authorities exercise certain competences.
    • Administrative actions are regulated according to public and private law.

    Public Law vs. Private Law

    • The state plays several conflicting roles in modern societies (i.e., facilitator versus potential limiter of freedom).
    • Co-originality of freedom and authority.
    • Public law focuses on managing political power and its interactions with citizens.
    • Private law governs individual and entity relationships concerning contracts, property, and families.

    Public Law: Constitutional and Administrative Law

    • Constitutional law defines the state's structure, fundamental rights, and core values.
    • Administrative law implements constitutional frameworks and principles, adapting to societal needs.

    Administration Within the Tras Politica

    • The principle of separation of powers separates the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government.

    Global Administrative Law

    • Global administrative law encompasses mechanisms, principles, and practices that promote global administrative bodies' accountability through transparency, participation, reasoned decision-making, and legality while providing a review process for the rules and decisions made by these bodies.
    • Issues like cross-border health, safety, and environmental concerns necessitate international cooperation to formulate administrative laws.
    • Globalization has led to a need for global administrative law to address issues like environmental protection, law enforcement, trade, intellectual property, and labor standards.
    • The application of global administrative law is often characterized by an accountability deficit.
    • Responses to this deficit include extending domestic administrative law and developing new global administrative law mechanisms.

    European Administrative Law

    • European administrative law recognizes multiple levels of administrative decision-making.
    • European and national authorities often work together on governance matters.
    • This includes areas such as food safety, traffic safety, and the designation of nature reserves.
    • EU laws can be either directly executed by EU-level bodies or indirectly by national administrations.

    Global Level Decision-Making

    • Global decision-making involves several layers of levels, from the local to the international.
    • The global level often faces an accountability deficit due to the lack of democratically elected political representatives to control and monitor transgovernmental actions.

    Globalization and Global Administrative Law

    • Globalization has led to an increased need for global administrative laws that facilitate trade in goods, services, ideas, and people.
    • Global administrative law aims to handle challenges and uphold rules concerning globalization, with a focus on areas such as trade, environment, and health.

    Public Administration

    • Public administration includes civil servant employment, merit-based recruitment, and public management reform.
    • Civil servant employment often involves legal guarantees of service employment and established pay scales.
    • Public management reforms are designed to enhance performance and flexibility concerning public sector employment.

    ###Administrative Law Beyond the State Border

    • Administrative law has been perceived as a unique system, distinct from other legal approaches.
    • Comparative administrative law is gaining recognition in legal scholarship.
    • Factors like globalization, information exchange, and cross-border issues have made cross-border cooperation necessary in administrative matters.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of administrative law, detailing the roles and responsibilities of administrative agencies. It examines the historical evolution of state roles and the importance of judicial protection against administrative actions. Test your knowledge on the various types of acts and the relationship between different aspects of law within this context.

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