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General Principles of Administrative Law

Description: This quiz covers the general principles of administrative law, including the concepts of natural justice, procedural fairness, and the rule of law.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the principle of natural justice that requires a decision-maker to hear both sides of a case before making a decision?

  1. Audi alteram partem

  2. Nemo judex in causa sua

  3. Ultra vires

  4. Functus officio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Audi alteram partem is a Latin phrase that means 'hear the other side'. It is a fundamental principle of natural justice that requires a decision-maker to hear both sides of a case before making a decision.

What is the principle of natural justice that prohibits a decision-maker from being a judge in their own case?

  1. Audi alteram partem

  2. Nemo judex in causa sua

  3. Ultra vires

  4. Functus officio


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nemo judex in causa sua is a Latin phrase that means 'no one should be a judge in their own case'. It is a fundamental principle of natural justice that prohibits a decision-maker from being a judge in their own case.

What is the principle of administrative law that prohibits a decision-maker from acting beyond their powers?

  1. Audi alteram partem

  2. Nemo judex in causa sua

  3. Ultra vires

  4. Functus officio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ultra vires is a Latin phrase that means 'beyond the powers'. It is a principle of administrative law that prohibits a decision-maker from acting beyond their powers.

What is the principle of administrative law that prohibits a decision-maker from making a decision after their authority has expired?

  1. Audi alteram partem

  2. Nemo judex in causa sua

  3. Ultra vires

  4. Functus officio


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Functus officio is a Latin phrase that means 'having performed one's duty'. It is a principle of administrative law that prohibits a decision-maker from making a decision after their authority has expired.

What is the rule of law?

  1. The principle that all laws must be made by a democratically elected legislature.

  2. The principle that all laws must be applied equally to everyone.

  3. The principle that the government must be subject to the law.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rule of law is the principle that the government must be subject to the law. This means that the government must make laws in a democratic manner, apply the laws equally to everyone, and be subject to the laws itself.

What is the importance of the rule of law?

  1. It protects individual rights.

  2. It ensures that the government is accountable to the people.

  3. It promotes economic growth.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rule of law is important because it protects individual rights, ensures that the government is accountable to the people, and promotes economic growth.

What are some of the challenges to the rule of law?

  1. The rise of populism.

  2. The increasing power of corporations.

  3. The erosion of public trust in government.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rule of law is facing a number of challenges, including the rise of populism, the increasing power of corporations, and the erosion of public trust in government.

What can be done to protect the rule of law?

  1. Educate the public about the importance of the rule of law.

  2. Support independent institutions that uphold the rule of law.

  3. Hold government accountable for its actions.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that can be done to protect the rule of law, including educating the public about its importance, supporting independent institutions that uphold the rule of law, and holding government accountable for its actions.

What is the difference between administrative law and constitutional law?

  1. Administrative law is concerned with the powers and procedures of government agencies, while constitutional law is concerned with the structure and powers of government.

  2. Administrative law is concerned with the rights of individuals, while constitutional law is concerned with the powers of the government.

  3. Administrative law is concerned with the day-to-day operations of government, while constitutional law is concerned with the long-term principles of government.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administrative law is concerned with the powers and procedures of government agencies, the rights of individuals, and the day-to-day operations of government, while constitutional law is concerned with the structure and powers of government and the long-term principles of government.

What are some of the most important administrative law cases?

  1. Marbury v. Madison

  2. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council

  3. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marbury v. Madison is a landmark case in which the Supreme Court established the principle of judicial review. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council is a case in which the Supreme Court established the Chevron deference doctrine. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission is a case in which the Supreme Court held that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as individuals.

What is the future of administrative law?

  1. Administrative law will become more important as the government becomes more involved in our lives.

  2. Administrative law will become less important as the government becomes less involved in our lives.

  3. Administrative law will remain the same.

  4. It is impossible to predict the future of administrative law.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of administrative law is uncertain. Some experts believe that administrative law will become more important as the government becomes more involved in our lives. Others believe that administrative law will become less important as the government becomes less involved in our lives. Still others believe that administrative law will remain the same. It is impossible to predict the future of administrative law with certainty.

What are some of the criticisms of administrative law?

  1. Administrative law is too complex.

  2. Administrative law is too bureaucratic.

  3. Administrative law is too expensive.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Administrative law has been criticized for being too complex, too bureaucratic, and too expensive.

What are some of the reforms that have been proposed to address the criticisms of administrative law?

  1. Simplifying the administrative law process.

  2. Reducing the number of administrative agencies.

  3. Increasing the transparency of administrative agencies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A number of reforms have been proposed to address the criticisms of administrative law, including simplifying the administrative law process, reducing the number of administrative agencies, and increasing the transparency of administrative agencies.

What is the role of the courts in administrative law?

  1. To review the decisions of administrative agencies.

  2. To enforce the laws that govern administrative agencies.

  3. To protect the rights of individuals who are affected by administrative agencies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The courts play a vital role in administrative law. They review the decisions of administrative agencies, enforce the laws that govern administrative agencies, and protect the rights of individuals who are affected by administrative agencies.

What are some of the challenges facing the courts in administrative law?

  1. The increasing complexity of administrative law.

  2. The increasing number of administrative agencies.

  3. The lack of resources available to the courts.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The courts face a number of challenges in administrative law, including the increasing complexity of administrative law, the increasing number of administrative agencies, and the lack of resources available to the courts.

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