AustriaDemokratie 24 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
What is true about the Austrian Ombudsman Board (Volksanwaltschaft)?
In the exam (German)
Was stimmt über die Volksanwaltschaft?
- aYou can turn to it if you believe an authority has treated you wrongly or unfairly.Man kann sich an sie wenden, wenn man meint, von einer Behörde falsch oder unfair behandelt worden zu sein.Correct answer
- bTo make a complaint, you definitely need a lawyer.Für eine Beschwerde braucht man unbedingt eine Anwältin oder einen Anwalt.
- cExamining a complaint is free of charge for the person concerned.Die Prüfung einer Beschwerde ist für die betroffene Person kostenlos.Correct answer
- dIt can overturn court judgments.Sie kann Urteile von Gerichten aufheben.
Why?
The Ombudsman Board looks into wrongdoing in the public administration; a complaint costs nothing and needs no special form. It can make recommendations, but it cannot overturn official decisions or court judgments.
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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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A woman's bicycle has been stolen, and she knows who took it. What may she do in a state governed by the rule of law?Correct answer:Sue the offender in court for the return of the bicycle.
Correct answer:Report the theft to the police.
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A person has been charged with a criminal offence. What applies to them while the criminal proceedings are ongoing?Correct answer:They are considered innocent until their guilt has been established by a final judgment.
Eine Person ist wegen einer Straftat angeklagt. Was gilt für sie, solange das Strafverfahren läuft? — Sie gilt als unschuldig, bis ihre Schuld rechtskräftig festgestellt ist.
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How are most federal laws made in Austria?Correct answer:The National Council, whose members are elected by the people, passes them, and the Federal Council takes part.
Wie entstehen in Österreich die meisten Bundesgesetze? — Der Nationalrat, dessen Abgeordnete das Volk wählt, beschließt sie, und der Bundesrat wirkt mit.
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