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General Administrative Law

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This flashcard deck covers key concepts of general administrative law, including the structure and function of administration, the principles of administrative organization, and the relationship between administration and law.

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What is the main objective of general administrative law?

To provide theoretical and practical understanding of administrative law and its daily application.

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What is the main objective of general administrative law?
To provide theoretical and practical understanding of administrative law and its daily application.
What is the significance of the 'Blanco' case in administrative law?
It established the principle that public administration is governed by special rules distinct from private law.
Define 'administration' in the context of administrative law.
Administration refers to the organization and activities of public authorities serving the public interest.
What are the two main approaches to defining administrative law?
As the law of administration or as a set of special rules derogating from common law.
What is the role of the administrative judge?
To apply and interpret administrative law, ensuring the administration acts within legal bounds.
What is the difference between organic and functional approaches to administration?
Organic focuses on the structure and entities, while functional focuses on the activities and purposes.

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TermDefinition
What is the main objective of general administrative law?
To provide theoretical and practical understanding of administrative law and its daily application.
What is the significance of the 'Blanco' case in administrative law?
It established the principle that public administration is governed by special rules distinct from private law.
Define 'administration' in the context of administrative law.
Administration refers to the organization and activities of public authorities serving the public interest.
What are the two main approaches to defining administrative law?
As the law of administration or as a set of special rules derogating from common law.
What is the role of the administrative judge?
To apply and interpret administrative law, ensuring the administration acts within legal bounds.
What is the difference between organic and functional approaches to administration?
Organic focuses on the structure and entities, while functional focuses on the activities and purposes.
What is the principle of legality in administrative law?
It requires that administrative actions comply with the law and legal norms.
What is the significance of the 'Société des Centaures routiers' case?
It reaffirmed the special nature of administrative law in Côte d'Ivoire.
What is the role of the President in the administration of Côte d'Ivoire?
The President is the supreme administrative authority, overseeing the execution of laws and administration.
What is the concept of 'decentralization' in administrative organization?
The transfer of administrative powers to local authorities with autonomy from the central government.
What is the 'power of tutelage' in administrative law?
The oversight and control exercised by central authorities over decentralized entities.
What is the function of the Vice-President in Côte d'Ivoire's administration?
Acts on delegation from the President, with no inherent administrative powers.
What is the purpose of administrative decentralization?
To allow local entities to manage their affairs independently while remaining under state oversight.
What is the significance of 'administrative independence'?
It allows certain administrative bodies to operate without direct political influence.
What is the role of the Prime Minister in Côte d'Ivoire's administration?
To coordinate and animate government action, though with limited inherent powers.
What is the principle of 'deconcentration' in administrative organization?
Delegating administrative powers to local representatives of the central government.
What is the role of the 'Inspection d'État' in Côte d'Ivoire?
To conduct audits, verifications, and investigations within the administration.
What is the relationship between administrative law and public interest?
Administrative law aims to balance the needs of public interest with individual rights.
What is the 'principle of hierarchy' in administrative law?
It ensures that lower administrative authorities follow directives from higher authorities.
What is the role of 'administrative acts' in public administration?
They are decisions and regulations that guide the functioning and actions of the administration.