Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Public Administration and Law
Course Code
LUSDK_274
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Ārgalis
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To give social work students the idea of the concept of state, sovereignty, the foundations of the law of the Republic of Latvia and the European Union and the principles of the functioning of a state. To build understanding of the interaction between state and law, the role of law in society, the importance and place of law in today’s democratic state. Students will learn the skills to find their way in the structure of regulatory enactments, differences in legal areas (constitutional, civil, administrative, criminal law) and the ability to find laws relevant to the specific situation using regulatory framework. Students will be given insight into the necessary action of persons to defend their interests in typical legal situations. Students will acquire preliminary knowledge for the mastering of study subjects that cover the legal procedures used in social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire knowledge of the basic principles of functioning of the legal system, state and local governments; the necessary action to ensure the rights and interests of a person. Taking into account that social workers are an integral part of public administration, the knowledge acquired will make it possible to understand the functioning of public administration in a democratic state and the application of laws in practice, as well as to gain understanding of the administrative procedure as means of ensuring the fundamental rights of individuals in relations with the state.
Skills
1.Students will learn skills to use public databases of regulatory enactments, find the necessary laws; prepare applications for public authorities and the court.
Competences
1.Students will be competent in the system of regulatory enactments and the structure of institutions of Latvia and the European Union according to their competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Students independently learn how to search for regulatory enactments on the internet, perform practical works – in small groups:
a) independent work – on the general principles of law, their strengthening in the constitution;
b) preparation for a discussion on topical national and legal issues;
c) individual practical work – work involving analysis of a judgment of the Constitutional Court – distinguishing historical stages of state formation, identification of the constitutive elements of the state;
d) individual practical work – task of the hierarchy of regulatory enactments;
e) individual practical work – drafting of documents in conformity with the requirements of regulatory enactments in accordance with the given case – application to an institution, preparation of an administrative act.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Participation in lectures and classes – at least 50%. Assessment of individual works – all independent works should be submitted, form 60% of the assessment criteria. Active participation in lectures and completion of the study course evaluation questionnaire 40%. Requirements: the student successfully passes an examination.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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State and its constitutive elements. Concept of state. State in international law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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State and its constitutive elements. Concept of state. State in international law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal structure of public administration. State authorities in the Republic of Latvia and their functions. Tasks of the state and functions corresponding to them.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal structure of public administration. State authorities in the Republic of Latvia and their functions. Tasks of the state and functions corresponding to them.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Constitutional law as an area of law and sources of constitutional rights. Concept and understanding of constitution, Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Constitutional law as an area of law and sources of constitutional rights. Concept and understanding of constitution, Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of separation of powers. Voter base. Saeima. Legislative power. Executive power. Cabinet of Ministers. Court. Judicial power. Principles of legal proceedings. Constitutional Court. State Audit Office. Local governments. Unity of public administration.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of separation of powers. Voter base. Saeima. Legislative power. Executive power. Cabinet of Ministers. Court. Judicial power. Principles of legal proceedings. Constitutional Court. State Audit Office. Local governments. Unity of public administration.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Law in society. Concept of law and modern understanding of law. Tasks and functions of law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Law in society. Concept of law and modern understanding of law. Tasks and functions of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal provisions as a type of social norms. Structure of legal provisions.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of law. Hierarchy of regulatory enactments. Power of regulatory enactments in time, space and with regard to a person.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of law. Hierarchy of regulatory enactments. Power of regulatory enactments in time, space and with regard to a person.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal system. Legal relations. Fields of law and their differences.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Foundations of administrative law. Tasks. Sources. Administrative legal relations. Administrative proceedings.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Foundations of administrative law. Tasks. Sources. Administrative legal relations. Administrative proceedings.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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State and its constitutive elements. Concept of state. State in international law.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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State and its constitutive elements. Concept of state. State in international law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal structure of public administration. State authorities in the Republic of Latvia and their functions. Tasks of the state and functions corresponding to them.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Constitutional law as an area of law and sources of constitutional rights. Concept and understanding of constitution, Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of separation of powers. Voter base. Saeima. Legislative power. Executive power. Cabinet of Ministers. Court. Judicial power. Principles of legal proceedings. Constitutional Court. State Audit Office. Local governments. Unity of public administration.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Law in society. Concept of law and modern understanding of law. Tasks and functions of law.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal provisions as a type of social norms. Structure of legal provisions.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of law. Hierarchy of regulatory enactments. Power of regulatory enactments in time, space and with regard to a person.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal system. Legal relations. Fields of law and their differences.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Foundations of administrative law. Tasks. Sources. Administrative legal relations. Administrative proceedings.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kārlis Dišlers. Ievads Latvijas valststiesību zinātnē. Ar zinātnisko redaktoru piezīmēm. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2017, [XIX], 300.lpp.
2.
Tiesību pamati / Tatjana Džugleja. Rīga, Rīgas Tirdzniecības tehnikums, 2011
Additional Reading
1.
Kārlis Dišlers. Latvijas valsts varas orgāni un viņu funkcijas. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2004, [XXI], 204.lpp
2.
Kārlis Dišlers. Ievads administratīvo tiesību zinātnē. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2002, [XXI], 274.lpp
3.
Tiesību būtība / Cipeliuss Reinholds. Rīga, LU, 2001
4.
Tiesību būtība un forma / Krastiņš I. Rīga, LU, 1999
5.
Latvijas tiesību vēsture / Aut. kolektīvs: Apsītis R., Blūzma V., Jundzis T., Lazdiņš J., Levits, E. Rīga, LU žurnāla „Latvijas vēsture” fonds, 2000
6.
Latvijas tiesību avoti: teksti un komentāri.: Seno paražu un Livonijas tiesību avoti 10.gs, -16.gs. / Lazdiņš, J., Blūzma, V., Osipova, S. Rīga, LU, 1998
7.
Valsts un tiesību vēsture jēdzienos un terminos. Rīga, 2001
8.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. VIII nodaļa. Cilvēka pamattiesības. 2011
9.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. III nodaļa. Valsts prezidents. IV nodaļa. Ministru kabinets. 2017
10.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. Ievads. I nodaļa. Vispārējie noteikumi. 2014
11.
Administratīvais process tiesā. Autoru kolektīvs. 2008
12.
Rokasgrāmata praktiskam darbam ar Eiropas Savienības jautājumiem. Rīga. Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija, 2010
Other Information Sources
1.
Normatīvie akti pēc saraksta
2.
Interneta resursi (mērķis – apgūt prasmi meklēt normatīvos aktus internetā)