Question

The practice of transferring the law making powers to the executive by the legislature due to lack of time and expertise is known as:

• A. Ordinance making
• B. Legislative initiative
• C. Delegated legislation
• D. Administrative adjudication

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Delegated legislation

'Delegated legislation' means exercising of legislative power by an agent who is lower in rank to the Legislature or who is subordinate to the Legislature. Orders in council, statutory instruments and by-laws are the three different types of delegated legislation