POLITICAL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE IN THE CONTEXT OF FORMING A LAW-GOVERNED STATE IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive examination of the process of formation of the ruleof- law state in Ukraine as a multidimensional and dynamic phenomenon integrating political, legal, and administrative components. It substantiates that the establishment of a rule-of-law state requires not only the formal enshrinement of relevant principles in legislation, but also their effective implementation in the activities of public authorities and in the practice of public administration. The current stage of Ukrainian state development is analyzed in the context of consolidating the rule of law, guaranteeing human and civil rights and freedoms, and introducing effective, transparent, and accountable mechanisms of public governance in accordance with democratic standards. The content of key political and legal principles – legality, democracy, separation of powers, responsibility, accountability, and openness of public authorities – is elucidated as the normative and axiological foundation for the functioning of state administration. Their role in shaping a stable legal system capable of ensuring a balance between the interests of the state and society is determined. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of administrative practice as an instrument for implementing these principles in the regulation of public relations, decision-making processes, oversight of law enforcement, and the proper functioning of state institutions. The study also assesses existing problems in the field of public administration, including insufficient levels of transparency, efficiency, and coherence of managerial procedures, and identifies prospective directions for their improvement. The significance of constitutional guarantees, national legal norms, and international legal standards in the process of consolidating the rule-of-law state and harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with European requirements is emphasized. It is demonstrated that the interrelationship between political principles and legal mechanisms within administrative activity constitutes a key condition for enhancing the quality of managerial decisions, strengthening public trust in state institutions, and fostering a high level of legal culture in society.