OVERVIEW

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching focuses on all the parts of public law, that is constitutional law and the main aspects of administrative law; particular attention will be given to the issues of economic interest

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning of the language and interpretation method of public law, also as tools with which then to deal with the study of its individual sectors. Conscious and critical use of the normative texts and of the constitutional jurisprudence of reference. In particular individual study, atttendance and participation in the proposed training activities will allow students to achieve the following learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding 

Students will be able to describe and explain the fundamental institutions of constitutional law and administrative law, using appropriate technical terminology, based on the study of normative texts and jurisprudence.

Applying knowledge and understanding

Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to interpret and solve problems related to constitutional and administrative law, with particular reference to the balancing of rights and the principle of proportionality, in concrete cases proposed by the instructor.

Making judgements

Students will be able to autonomously evaluate legal issues addressed, formulating reasoned judgments and connecting the various topics covered during the course.

Communication skills

Students will be able to communicate clearly and unambiguously, using the technical language of the discipline, with both specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, both in written and oral form.

Learning skills

Students will be able to autonomously deepen the main topics of the discipline, also in professional contexts, using normative sources and jurisprudence.

PREREQUISITES

 No specific prerequisites are required

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching unit will be delivered through lectures (48 hours in total). Some in-depth lessons on specific and current topics may be scheduled.

Attendance is not compulsory.

With regard to the teaching methods, it is necessary to periodically consult Aulaweb for any further updates.

Students with certification of disability, specific learning disorders (DSA), or special educational needs should contact, at the beginning of the course, both the instructor and the Department’s disability liaison, Prof.ssa Elena Lagomarsino (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it) to agree on teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the objectives of the teaching unit, take into account individual learning needs and allow the use of compensatory tools if necessary.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

 Part I:

Legal norm and legal system - Sources of law - Criteria for the resolution of normative antinomies - Interpretation - Repeal - Reserve of law, principle of legality - Constitution - Constitutional amendment laws - Ordinary laws - Legislative decrees - Decrees-law - Regulations of the executive - Sources of local authorities - State: concept and constituent elements - Forms of State - Forms of government, in particular the parliamentary form of government

Part II:

Fundamental principles of the Constitution - Civil relations, in particular personal freedom, domicile, freedom of assembly, freedom of association - Ethico-social relations: family law, right to health, right to education - Economic relations, in particular right to work, freedom of association, right to strike, freedom of private economic initiative, right to property - Political relations, in particular right to vote and constitutional duties, in particular tax duty - Representative democracy / direct democracy, in particular abrogative referendum

Part III: Constitutional organization - Parliament: bicameralism, electoral systems of the Chamber and the Senate, internal organization and functioning, legislative function, policy-making function, in particular the budget law, control function - President of the Republic: election, presidential acts, presidential responsibility – Government: structure and procedure of formation, competences, governmental responsibility, in particular the relationship of confidence with the Chambers - Auxiliary bodies, in particular the Court of Auditors - Judiciary: constitutional principles, Superior Council of the Judiciary, ordinary judges/special judges, in particular administrative judges - Local authorities: Regions, in particular statutes and organs, organization of Provinces, Metropolitan Cities and Municipalities, regional legislative autonomy, administrative and financial autonomy of Regions and sub-regional authorities - Constitutional Court: structure and competences in general, review of the constitutionality of laws, review of conflicts of attribution between State powers and between State and Regions - European Union: EU institutions, EU sources, EU policies, in particular competition protection, relationship between the EU and the Italian legal system, in particular during the years of the economic-financial crisis

Part IV:

Elements of administrative law - Constitutional principles on public administration - Administrative organization, in particular independent administrative authorities - Administrative activity: administrative silence, administrative act, administrative procedure, access to administrative documents, defects of the administrative act - Self-protection powers of the public administration - Administrative and judicial appeals - Public assets, in particular state concessions - Public contracts

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

S. Baroncelli, A. Morelli, G. Moschella, M. Tiberii, P. Vipiana, P.M. Vipiana, Lineamenti di diritto pubblico, Giappichelli, Torino, last edition.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February 2026 (second semester)

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EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is in written form. During the period of the teaching unit, a possible intermediate test (also in written form) may be scheduled, limited to the parts of the program indicated by the instructor. If the student passes this test, the exam (always in written form) will focus on the remaining parts of the program.

The qualification obtained in the intermediate test will remain valid for one calendar year. If the student does not take or does not pass the intermediate test, the final exam will take place in written form and will cover the entire program.

For Erasmus students or students belonging to particular groups, the exam program does not change.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

 In the correction of open-ended questions, the candidate's learning is assessed not only with regard to the memorization of specific notions, but also to the organization of thought and the articulation of the answer.

In particular, the assessment focuses on: the completeness of the topics covered, the overall construction of the answer, the order in the sequence of concepts, any links established between different topics covered during the course, the effective understanding of the substance of what is presented, the candidate's critical capacity, and, where possible depending on the topic, the ability to place the answers within the general principles of law.

Each learning outcome is assessed through open-ended questions that require students to describe, apply, evaluate and communicate the fundamental concepts of public law, also in relation to concrete cases.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact the instructor for further information not included in the teaching unit form.