JAMB Government 1992 Question 4

Question 4

Legislature

One criticism of delegated legislation is that it

  1. A.subjects citizens to executive decrees
  2. B.makes laws too flexible
  3. C.makes laws too technical
  4. D.is not useful in emergency situation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (subjects citizens to executive decrees)

Explanation

Delegated legislation lets ministers and officials make binding rules, so citizens become subject to laws made by the executive with little control by the legislature. It is in fact useful in emergencies because it is quick.