AustriaDemokratie 21 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
What are the tasks of the Constitutional Court (Verfassungsgerichtshof)?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aufgaben hat der Verfassungsgerichtshof?
- aIt conducts the criminal trials of people accused of theft.Er führt die Strafprozesse gegen Personen, die eines Diebstahls angeklagt sind.
- bIt examines whether laws comply with the Constitution and can repeal unconstitutional laws.Er prüft, ob Gesetze der Verfassung entsprechen, und kann verfassungswidrige Gesetze aufheben.Correct answer
- cIt decides on complaints from people who feel that a decision of an administrative court has violated their fundamental rights.Er entscheidet über Beschwerden von Menschen, die sich durch die Entscheidung eines Verwaltungsgerichts in ihren Grundrechten verletzt fühlen.Correct answer
- dIt decides when the result of an election is challenged.Er entscheidet, wenn das Ergebnis einer Wahl angefochten wird.Correct answer
Why?
The Constitutional Court makes sure the Constitution is respected: it examines laws and regulations, decides on election challenges and protects fundamental rights. Criminal trials are conducted by the ordinary courts.
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What is the Supreme Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgerichtshof) responsible for?Correct answer:It is the highest court in administrative matters.
Wofür ist der Verwaltungsgerichtshof zuständig? — Er ist das höchste Gericht in Fragen der Verwaltung.
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An authority has issued an official decision (Bescheid) that a person disagrees with. Who usually decides on that person's complaint against it?Correct answer:An administrative court
Eine Behörde hat einen Bescheid erlassen, mit dem eine Person nicht einverstanden ist. Wer entscheidet in der Regel über ihre Beschwerde dagegen? — Ein Verwaltungsgericht
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What is true about the Austrian Ombudsman Board (Volksanwaltschaft)?Correct answer:You can turn to it if you believe an authority has treated you wrongly or unfairly.
Correct answer:Examining a complaint is free of charge for the person concerned.
Was stimmt über die Volksanwaltschaft? — Man kann sich an sie wenden, wenn man meint, von einer Behörde falsch oder unfair behandelt worden zu sein. · Die Prüfung einer Beschwerde ist für die betroffene Person kostenlos.
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Within what time limit must a complaint against an official decision (Bescheid) usually be filed?Correct answer:Within four weeks of the decision being delivered
Innerhalb welcher Frist muss man in der Regel eine Beschwerde gegen einen Bescheid einbringen? — Innerhalb von vier Wochen ab der Zustellung des Bescheids
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