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Which of the following is a standard reason for the growth of delegated legislation in modern governance?

Delegated legislation grows mainly because legislatures lack the time and technical expertise to frame every detailed regulation. Parliament lays down the broad policy in the Act and leaves the working details to the executive or other authorities, who can act quickly and flexibly.

  1. AParliament has unlimited time to debate technical details
  2. BCourts are barred from reviewing any rule made by the executive
  3. CLegislatures lack the time and technical expertise to frame every detailed regulation, so details are left to the executiveCorrect
  4. DThe Constitution prohibits Parliament from making detailed laws

Explanation

Modern statutes cover complex and technical matters, and Parliament has limited time and expertise. It therefore lays down the policy in the Act and delegates the working details to the executive. The other options are incorrect: Parliament's time is limited, and courts can review delegated legislation.

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