10 Questions
What are the five types of subordinate legislation mentioned by Salmond?
- Colonial Legislation 2. Executive Legislation 3. Judicial Legislation 4. Municipal Legislation 5. Autonomous Legislation
What is the relationship between colonial legislatures and the imperial Parliament?
Colonial legislatures are subject to the control of the imperial Parliament, which can repeal, alter, or supersede any colonial enactment.
According to the maxim Delegatus non potest delegare, can a colonial legislature delegate its legislative powers?
Yes, a colonial legislature can delegate its legislative powers to other bodies that are dependent upon it.
What power do dominion legislatures have after the passing of the Statute of Westminister of 1931?
Dominion legislatures have the power to make any law they please.
What is the main function of the executive in relation to legislation?
The main function of the executive is to enforce laws.
What is the control of the imperial legislature over colonial legislation?
The Parliament at Westminister may repeal, alter or supersede any colonial enactment.
Can a colonial legislature delegate its legislative powers?
Yes, a colonial legislature is not a mere delegate of the imperial Parliament and hence can delegate its legislative powers.
What power do dominion legislatures have after the passing of the Statute of Westminister of 1931?
The dominion legislatures have been given the power to make any law they please.
What is the main function of the executive in relation to legislation?
The main function of the executive is to enforce laws.
How many types of subordinate legislation are mentioned by Salmond?
Five kinds of subordinate legislation are mentioned by Salmond.
Test your knowledge of the different types of subordinate legislation according to Salmond. This quiz will cover colonial, executive, judicial, municipal, and autonomous legislation.
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