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Delegation of Legislative Functions

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What is the primary concern when the legislature delegates its essential functions?

Abdicating its responsibility (correct)

Setting detailed provisions

Creating a parallel legislature

Exercising excessive power

What is the role of the legislature in a democratic setup?

Delegating essential functions

Being the representative of the people (correct)

Serving as a parallel legislature

Exercising excessive delegation

In what situations does the delegation of legislative functions become excessive?

After considering the history and context

When the policy has been clearly laid out

If it leads to more detailed provisions (correct)

When the executive is guided by set principles

What are the criteria mentioned in the text to determine if delegation is excessive?

Preamble and Statement of objects Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text advocate for delegation of certain functions by the legislature?

In cases of modern complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for documenting rights in constitutions, according to the text?

To ensure they are protected by judges Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention the misuse of discretionary powers in modern states?

To show the drawbacks of excessive delegation of powers Signup and view all the answers

What does the English Constitution emphasize in relation to the rights of individuals?

The presence of maxims like King can do no wrong Signup and view all the answers

Why is judicial control over rights essential in modern democracies?

To prevent the misuse of discretionary powers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consequence of misplaced trust in judicial control, as mentioned in the text?

Increase in arbitrary exercise of power Signup and view all the answers