JAMB Government 1998 Question 11

Question 11

Legislature

The empowerment of the Police Service Commission to make rules for the appointment, promotion and dismissal of its personnel, is an example of

  1. A.a decree
  2. B.a penal law
  3. C.a delegated legislation
  4. D.an executive order
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a delegated legislation)

Explanation

When the legislature gives a body other than itself the power to make rules, the rules it makes are delegated legislation.