Question

Which of the following best defines delegated legislation?

• A. Legislation passed by local governments.
• B. Laws enacted by Parliament or the Legislature.
• C. Laws made by an administrative authority under powers given to them by Parliament.
• D. A judicial decision made by an administrative tribunal.

Hint:

Delegated legislation is also called subordinate or secondary legislation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding delegated legislation.
Delegated legislation means law-making power delegated by Parliament to other bodies, such as ministries or administrative agencies.

Step 2: Elimination.
- (A) Local governments are not the primary agents of delegated legislation.
- (B) Laws by Parliament are original, not delegated.
- (D) Judicial decisions are interpretations, not delegated legislation.
Thus, (C) is correct.