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ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 30 September 2025
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PUB3707 October November Portfolio
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 30 September 2025
Course
Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice (PUB3707)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Ethics in Public Administration
PUB3707 October November Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2025 - DUE 30 September 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions
and explanations. Ensure your success with us.
PUB3707 Portfolio of Evidence – Questions
1. On what four assumptions is the trias politica based?
2. To what extent is the theory of the trias politica followed in South Africa?
3. What is the meaning of the administrative state?
4. What factors gave rise to the establishment of the administrative state?
5. How broad is the scope of the administrative state in terms of its impact on the life of the
ordinary citizen?
6. What steps can be taken to ensure that the negative consequences of the administrative
state are kept to a minimum?
7. What kinds of delegated legislation are widely encountered in South Africa?
8. Why is delegated legislation essential?
9. To what extent would efficient and effective control of delegated legislation successfully
limit its disadvantages?
10. What is the nature and extent of administrative adjudication?
11. Which institutions in the system of government are entrusted with the function of
administrative adjudication?
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the existence of administrative
adjudication?
13. How successful is the implementation of control measures aimed at neutralising the
disadvantages of administrative adjudication?
14. What is administrative discretion and how is it exercised?
15. What criteria must administrative discretion satisfy to be regarded as a valid
administrative act?
16. In an essay, explain your understanding of the administrative state with reference to:
its significance,
reasons for development and growth,
, extent,
consequences, and
problems of the administrative state.
17. In a reflective essay, explain:
what administrative decision-making is,
what administrative discretion is and how it is applied, and
the kinds of administrative discretion.
PUB3707 — Portfolio answers (structured &
ready to adapt)
Formatting note: The answers are written in exam/portfolio style. Expand each section with
local examples and local policy documents (provincial budgets, municipal by-laws, departmental
delegations) to reach the required 10–12 pages and the 30% application-of-theory requirement.
SECTION A — Trias Politica (Separation of Powers)
1. On what four assumptions is the trias politica based?
The classical trias politica (Montesquieu) rests on four core assumptions:
1. Functional separation: The state’s powers are separable into three distinct functions —
legislative (make rules), executive/administration (implement rules), and judicial
(adjudicate disputes).
2. Mutual checks and balances: Each branch must check the others to prevent
concentration and abuse of power.
3. Institutional independence: Each branch must be institutionally independent (different
organs, independent personnel) so that no single branch controls the others.
4. Rule of law & constitutional supremacy: Power exercise is constrained by law
(constitution), ensuring legality and protection of rights.
PUB3707 October November
Portfolio (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 30 September 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,Exam (elaborations)
PUB3707 October November Portfolio
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 30 September 2025
Course
Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice (PUB3707)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Ethics in Public Administration
PUB3707 October November Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2025 - DUE 30 September 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions
and explanations. Ensure your success with us.
PUB3707 Portfolio of Evidence – Questions
1. On what four assumptions is the trias politica based?
2. To what extent is the theory of the trias politica followed in South Africa?
3. What is the meaning of the administrative state?
4. What factors gave rise to the establishment of the administrative state?
5. How broad is the scope of the administrative state in terms of its impact on the life of the
ordinary citizen?
6. What steps can be taken to ensure that the negative consequences of the administrative
state are kept to a minimum?
7. What kinds of delegated legislation are widely encountered in South Africa?
8. Why is delegated legislation essential?
9. To what extent would efficient and effective control of delegated legislation successfully
limit its disadvantages?
10. What is the nature and extent of administrative adjudication?
11. Which institutions in the system of government are entrusted with the function of
administrative adjudication?
12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the existence of administrative
adjudication?
13. How successful is the implementation of control measures aimed at neutralising the
disadvantages of administrative adjudication?
14. What is administrative discretion and how is it exercised?
15. What criteria must administrative discretion satisfy to be regarded as a valid
administrative act?
16. In an essay, explain your understanding of the administrative state with reference to:
its significance,
reasons for development and growth,
, extent,
consequences, and
problems of the administrative state.
17. In a reflective essay, explain:
what administrative decision-making is,
what administrative discretion is and how it is applied, and
the kinds of administrative discretion.
PUB3707 — Portfolio answers (structured &
ready to adapt)
Formatting note: The answers are written in exam/portfolio style. Expand each section with
local examples and local policy documents (provincial budgets, municipal by-laws, departmental
delegations) to reach the required 10–12 pages and the 30% application-of-theory requirement.
SECTION A — Trias Politica (Separation of Powers)
1. On what four assumptions is the trias politica based?
The classical trias politica (Montesquieu) rests on four core assumptions:
1. Functional separation: The state’s powers are separable into three distinct functions —
legislative (make rules), executive/administration (implement rules), and judicial
(adjudicate disputes).
2. Mutual checks and balances: Each branch must check the others to prevent
concentration and abuse of power.
3. Institutional independence: Each branch must be institutionally independent (different
organs, independent personnel) so that no single branch controls the others.
4. Rule of law & constitutional supremacy: Power exercise is constrained by law
(constitution), ensuring legality and protection of rights.
