State Territorial Organization: Unitary, Federal, and Spain’s Autonomy System

Understanding State Territorial Organization

The territorial organization of the State refers to how power and territory relate within a state. There are two primary ways of organizing power:

Unitary State Model

  • Unitary State: This model arose in the French system as a reaction against the Old Regime and its many centers of power. It seeks to concentrate power in a single center, resulting in one state power. This necessitates a single executive, a single legislative body, and a single judiciary. The
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Holding International Organizations Accountable: Legal Frameworks and Challenges

International Organizations: Accountability Challenges

International organizations, like states, can be held responsible for their actions, but the system to make them truly accountable is unclear and very limited. These organizations have international legal personality, which means they can have obligations and be held liable for their conduct.

However, there is no specific court to enforce accountability. Victims often have no real legal path to claim justice. There are three main problems:

Core

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Government Procurement: Tenders, Direct Contracts, and Supplier Registration

Abbreviated Tender Process

This process is initiated in response to the regular budget allocated for goods and non-personal services, based on the Administration’s assessment of market competition and business needs.

Participation Requirements

The Administration should invite at least five service providers, who must be registered in the register of suppliers.

Tender Submission Deadlines

The deadline for receiving tenders may not be less than five nor more than twenty working days.

Adjudication and Award

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Administrative Acts: Definition, Elements, and Appeals

Administrative Act: Definition and Scope

A declaration of will, knowledge, or judgment dictated by the public administration in exercising its administrative activity, which has legal effect.

Features of an Administrative Act

  • It is legally binding, differentiating it from material acts.
  • Administrative acts are dictated by the executive administration.
  • As a power, they are subject to administrative law.

Classes of Administrative Acts

By the Issuing Organ:

  • Simple Act: Issued by a single administrative body,
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International Environmental Law and Regulation

International Environmental Agreements

The Variety of International Environmental Agreements:

  • Marine pollution
  • Air pollution
  • Hazardous material transport
  • Nature & wildlife
  • Antarctica
  • Plant protection

Political Factors in International Agreements

  • Economic status
  • Political stability
  • Superpowers
  • Research centers
  • Transparency and corruption

Canada’s Role in Environmental Agreements

  • 1979: Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution
  • 1987: Montreal Protocol

Montreal Protocol

  • 191 countries agreed to phase
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The Evolution of Public Finance and Accountability in Mexico

Conclusions

After examining the history of the comptroller and public finance in our country, we can conclude that a crucial aspect was undermined: the integrity with which our ancestors made their tributes. Caregivers were trusted more than their word or honor not to abuse their power, demonstrating a remarkable ability to manage positions of power without succumbing to abuse.

On the other hand, it is astonishing to learn that the pre-Hispanic tax system, particularly the Aztec system, was highly

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