Justice
The administration of justice is independent of Austrian legislative and administrative authorities. Judges are not subject to any government influence: they are appointed by the cabinet upon nomination by judicial panels and can be neither dismissed nor transferred without the panels’ agreement.
Austria has three high courts: one sitting as the highest body of appeal in civil and criminal matters; a top administrative court to which citizens aggrieved by administrative decisions can appeal; and a constitutional court that decides on all constitutional matters, civil rights, and election disputes.
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
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Austria - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
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Located in Central Europe, Austria is a small, mountainous country. The capital of Austria is Vienna.
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Austria - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
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A small, mountainous country in Central Europe, Austria was once at the center of a great empire and one of the great powers of Europe. Its position at the middle of Europe made it a center of trade, transportation, and culture. Area 32,386 square miles (83,879 square kilometers). Population (2013 est.) 8,496,000.
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