This is a survey course on the structure and operation of public administration and the body of norms that govern it (constitution and the laws) as well as those emanated therefrom (such as regulations, orders, and directions, etc.) It further examines the nature of administrative act and the principles of its legality and rationality. Finally, the remedies for administrative actions will be analyzed.

CILO-1: Identify key points for understanding of the structure and operation of public administration and the body of norms. CILO-2: Discuss key points for understanding of the nature of administrative act and the principles of its legality and rationality. CILO-3: Apply the theoretical concepts from this course and critical analysis of the relationship between the various grounds of judicial review and process-based issues.