WAEC Government 2001 Question 8

Question 8

Legislature

One of the arguments against delegated legislation is that it

  1. A.encroaches on the functions of the judiciary
  2. B.is against the principle of separation of power
  3. C.promotes limited government
  4. D.wastes the time of the legislature.
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Answer: B (is against the principle of separation of power)

Explanation

It lets the executive make laws, which mixes legislative and executive powers.