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WAEC Government 1993 Question 16

Question 16

Legislature

One of the criticisms against delegated legislation is that it

  1. A.gives too much power to all organs of government.
  2. B.enhances separation of powers.
  3. C.encroaches on parliamentary power.
  4. D.is not practised in advanced countries.
  5. E.is only practised in large countries.
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Answer: C (encroaches on parliamentary power.)

Explanation

Delegated legislation lets ministers and other bodies make rules, taking over part of the law-making work that belongs to parliament.