Search SchoolNGR

Friday, 01 May 2026
Register . Login

Why is delegated legislation necessary in modern governments?

Why is delegated legislation necessary in modern governments?
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
    Correct Answer: Option n
    Explanation:
    Why delegated legislation is necessary in modern government are:
    (i) Limited time: The parliament is faced with pressure emanating from volume of work and limited time.
    (ii) Flexibility and thoroughness: Delegated legislation makes for legislative flexibility and thoroughness.
    (iii) Emergency situations: Emergency situations are easily taken care of in delegated legislation.
    (iv) Technical language: Delegated legislation is useful, especially in modern governments where technical languages are part of the policy making process.
    (v) Experimentation: Delegated legislation is suitable for experimentation
    (vi) Quick legislative process: It makes for a quick legislative process.

    Share question on: