Test your knowledge on Administrative Infractions and Patrimonial Responsibility...

Study Notes

Administrative infractions are classified as minor, serious, and very serious.
Sanctions can only be imposed by the commission of administrative infractions and must be limited by law.
Regulations can introduce specifications or graduations to the established infractions or sanctions.
Defining norms of infractions and sanctions cannot be applied analogously.
Only individuals, legal entities, affected groups, unions, and independent or autonomous patrimonies can be sanctioned for administrative infractions.
The administrative responsibilities resulting from the commission of an infraction are compatible with the requirement of the reposition of the altered situation and the indemnification for damages caused.
When compliance with an obligation established by law corresponds to several persons jointly, they will respond jointly and severally for the infractions committed and the sanctions imposed.
Laws regulating different sanctioning regimes can classify non-compliance with the obligation to prevent administrative infractions as an infraction.
Sanctions, whether pecuniary or not, cannot directly or indirectly imply deprivation of liberty.
The establishment of pecuniary sanctions must ensure that the commission of infractions does not result in a profit.
Individuals have the right to be indemnified by Public Administrations for any damage suffered in their assets and rights.
The damage must be a consequence of the normal or abnormal functioning of public services, except in cases of force majeure or damages that the individual has the legal duty to bear.
The annulment of administrative acts or provisions does not presuppose the right to compensation.
Damage alleged must be effective, economically evaluable, and individualized regarding a person or group of people.
Individuals have the right to be indemnified by Public Administrations for any damage suffered in their assets and rights as a consequence of the application of legislative acts that do not have an expropriatory nature.
The State's legislative responsibility may arise from the application of a law declared unconstitutional or contrary to EU law.
The compensation will proceed when the individual has obtained a firm sentence of a recourse against the administrative action that caused the damage, alleging the subsequent unconstitutionality.
The compensation will proceed when the individual has obtained a firm sentence of a recourse against the administrative action that caused the damage, alleging the subsequent contrariety to EU law.
Public administration may participate in financing of services.
Competent public administration must consult other administrations in matters of patrimonial responsibility.
Only injuries resulting from damages that the individual does not have a legal duty to bear will be compensable.
Damages that could not have been prevented or foreseen based on existing science or technology are not compensable.
Patrimonial responsibility damages are compensable within 5 years of the sentence declaring a law unconstitutional or contrary to European Union law.
Compensation will be calculated based on tax legislation and market values.
Compensation can be replaced by compensation in kind or periodic payments if agreed upon with the interested party.
Private entities acting on behalf of public administration are also subject to liability.
Liability can be limited or excluded by law.
The law does not affect contractual or extra-contractual liability.

The law requires public administrations to take responsibility for damages caused by their personnel.
Individuals can demand compensation directly from the corresponding public administration.
The administration must demand accountability from its personnel in case of damages caused by intent, fault, or negligence.
Criteria for determining accountability include the degree of culpability and the professional responsibility of the personnel.
The administrative procedure for demanding accountability includes allegations, evidence, and a proposal for resolution.
The declaration of accountability ends the administrative process.
The law also requires accountability for criminal offenses committed by public personnel.
Criminal accountability does not suspend the process of demanding patrimonial responsibility.
The determination of facts in the criminal jurisdiction may be necessary to determine patrimonial responsibility.
Private entities may also be held responsible for damages caused by their actions.

Description

This quiz tests your understanding of patrimonial responsibility and compensation laws in the public administration. From the classification of administrative infractions to the procedures for demanding accountability, this quiz covers all aspects of the law. You will learn about the criteria for determining accountability, the types of damages that are compensable, and the time limits for seeking compensation. Whether you're a law student, a public servant, or simply interested in the legal system, this quiz is a great way to test your knowledge of patrimon