JAMB Government 1995 Question 11

Question 11

Legislature

Bye-laws made by the Minister of Transport for running the Nigerian Railway Corporation is an exercise of

  1. A.delegated power
  2. B.parliamentary power
  3. C.statutory power
  4. D.residual power
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (delegated power)

Explanation

The legislature gives (delegates) the minister power under an Act to make detailed rules. Rules made this way are delegated legislation.