In Austria, the Austrian Constitution of 1920 (based on a draft by Hans Kelsen) introduced judicial review of legislative acts for their constitutionality. This function is performed by the Constitutional Court (Verfassungsgerichtshof), which is also charged with the review of administrative acts on whether they violate constitutionally guaranteed rights. Other than that, administrative acts are reviewed by the Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgerichtshof). The Supreme Court (Oberste Gerichtshof (OGH)), stands at the top of Austria's system of "ordinary courts" (ordentliche Gerichte) as the final instance in issues of private law and criminal law. COUNT 5
QSN1 What document established judicial oversight of legislation in Austria? ANS1 the Austrian Constitution of 1920 QSN2 What court is charged with the responsibility of deciding the constitutionality of laws in Austria? ANS2 Constitutional Court QSN3 What is the German word for this constitutional high court? ANS3 Verfassungsgerichtshof QSN4 What is the Constitutional Court's power over the executive branch of Austrian government? ANS4 the review of administrative acts on whether they violate constitutionally guaranteed rights QSN5 The Supreme Court of Austria is known by what German name? ANS5 Oberste Gerichtshof (OGH)