John Locke’s Political Theory: Constitutional Monarchy & Liberal State
John Locke’s Political Theory
Locke had a great influence on political theory, upholding the principles of constitutional monarchy against any type of absolute monarchical power. The state model he proposed is derived from a liberal state, where state intervention is minimal and where the source of political power is the people. He even recognized the right to revolt if the elected politicians cease to represent them.
Locke refuted Filmer’s absolutist doctrine and the theory of the divine right of
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Principles of Political Regimes
Principles:
- Popular sovereignty (Rousseau)
- National sovereignty
- Representative democracy
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Democratic: when resting on the values of freedom, equality, and justice. + 8 + Technical principles of a certain public character: also the major policy decisions, recognition of an opposition.
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Direct vs. Representative Democracy
Direct democracy is when members of a group participate and vote at meetings where decisions are made that affect the entire group. This type of democracy can be applied in small groups or associations where the number of people is manageable enough to assemble and discuss common problems.
Some problems that arise when direct democracy is practiced include a lack of respect for the rules of serious dialogue, manipulation, deceit, and concealment of important information.
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Principles of Governance
- Rule of Law: The constitution of a state where the law is the highest instance, applicable to both rulers and the ruled. It implies that the law determines who exercises authority, ensuring that rulers abide by the same laws as the governed, ultimately protecting individual rights.
- Theocracy: A system where the ruler’s authority is derived from a special relationship with a deity, or religious estates sanction the ruler’s power.
- Naturalism: The belief that nature intends different
Administrative Litigation: Claims and Court Actions
Administrative Litigation: Key Questions and Answers
Prior Claims and Judicial Actions
Deadline for Filing Labor Action Before the Courts
8. What is the deadline for filing the relevant action before the labor courts after a prior application?
There is no time limit for bringing a claim for which, equally, no effect will arise if the resolution is denied and the worker does not submit an application to the competent authority within 2 months of notification, unless the actions arise from dismissal.
Administrative
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The Social State of Law
Included in their fundamental rights are individual freedoms and social equality, giving the state an increasingly active role for two reasons:
- Because of the demands of social justice, to make opportunities real and equal.
- For their own economic problems, because the economy needs state coordination to ensure efficiency and avoid crisis.
When a state has taken the shape of a social welfare state, it tries to ensure the satisfaction of certain basic needs. This new conception
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