JAMB Government 1989 Question 10

Question 10

Legislature

Delegated legislation is justified by the

  1. A.superior knowledge of issues by the executive
  2. B.fear that public debates in parliaments would endanger national security
  3. C.slow and unwieldy process of decision making in legislative houses
  4. D.constitutional superiority of the executive over the legislative branch of government
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (slow and unwieldy process of decision making in legislative houses)

Explanation

The legislature is slow and lacks time for detailed rules, so it lets ministers and agencies make regulations under an Act.