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JAMB Government 2021 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Laws made by executive bodies subject to the sanction of the legislature are called

  • A. bye-laws
  • B. decrees
  • C. acts of parliament
  • D. delegated legislationCorrect

Explanation

Delegated (or subsidiary) legislation refers to rules and regulations made by executive agencies under powers granted by the legislature, and remain subject to legislative approval/oversight.

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