WAEC Government 2013 Question 9

Question 9

Legislature

One of the criticisms against delegated legislation is that it

  1. A.promotes separation of powers.
  2. B.is not practised in advanced countries.
  3. C.encroaches on parliamentary power.
  4. D.gives too much power to the judiciary.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (encroaches on parliamentary power.)

Explanation

When officials make laws, they take over work that belongs to parliament, reducing its law-making role.