WAEC Government 2004 Question 17

Question 17

Legislature

Which of the following is not a reason for delegated legislation?

  1. A.Technicalities of modern legislation
  2. B.The need for flexibility
  3. C.To reduce the powers of the legislature
  4. D.To ensure speedy legislation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (To reduce the powers of the legislature)

Explanation

Delegated legislation is used to save time, handle technical matters and allow flexibility; its purpose is not to reduce the legislature's power.