"Mastering Popular and Group Actions in Colombia: An Interactive

What is the main purpose of popular actions in Colombia?

• To protect individual rights

• To protect collective rights

• To request information from authorities

• To resolve contractual disputes

According to Article 88 of the Colombian Constitution, popular actions aim to protect

• Public spaces and public safety

• Free economic competition and moral administrative practices

• The environment and public health

• All of the above

Who can file a popular action in Colombia?

• Only public entities

• Only lawyers

• Any natural or legal person

• Only affected individuals

• What is the main objective of group actions in Colombia?

• To protect collective rights

• To obtain compensation for damages suffered by a group

• To request information from authorities

• To challenge the constitutionality of laws

How many people are required to file a group action?

• At least 5 people

• At least 10 people

• At least 20 people

• At least 50 people

Which jurisdiction handles popular actions against public entities in Colombia?

• Civil courts

• Criminal courts

• Administrative courts

• Constitutional courts

What is the deadline to file a popular action in Colombia?

• 6 months after the violation of collective rights

• 1 year after the violation of collective rights

• 5 years after the violation of collective rights

• There is no deadline

In a group action, the compensation obtained is:

• Divided equally among all group members

• Awarded only to the plaintiffs

• Determined by the judge based on individual damages

• Donated to charity organizations

What is the main difference between popular actions and group actions in Colombia?

• Popular actions protect individual rights, while group actions protect collective rights.

• Popular actions seek to prevent or stop violations of collective rights, while group actions seek compensation for damages suffered by a group.

• Popular actions can be filed by anyone, while group actions can only be filed by the government.

• Popular actions are filed before administrative courts, while group actions are filed before civil courts.

Which of the following is true about the effects of the judgment in a popular action?

• The judgment only affects the parties involved in the case.

• The judgment affects the parties and the general public.

• The judgment only affects the general public, not the parties involved.

• The judgment has no binding effect.