Quiz on Subsidiary Legislation

What is the definition of subsidiary legislation?

• Legislation made by the judiciary

• Legislation made by government ministers or public bodies

• Legislation made by local authorities

• Legislation made by Parliament

Which Act defines subsidiary legislation in Malaysia?

• Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967

• Civil Procedure Act 1956

• Legal Profession Act 1976

• Constitution of Malaysia

What is an example of subsidiary legislation mentioned in the text?

• Legal Profession (Practice and Etiquette) Rules 1978

• Interpretation Act 1948

• Payment Systems Act 2003

• Federal Constitution

Who has the authority to make subsidiary legislation?

• Only Parliament

• Only the judiciary

• Government ministers or public bodies

• Local authorities only

What must subsidiary legislation be consistent with?

• Judicial decisions

• Common law

• International law

• The Federal Constitution

What does the term 'ultra vires' refer to in the context of subsidiary legislation?

• Legislation that is void

• Within the powers granted

• Legislation that is effective

• Beyond the powers granted

What is one function of subsidiary legislation?

• To eliminate the need for Parliament

• To replace the Constitution

• To assist Parliament in making detailed laws

• To create laws without any oversight

Why is subsidiary legislation important according to the text?

• It is more powerful than primary legislation

• It allows for quicker law-making

• It is less complex than primary legislation

• It is not subject to judicial review

What is a similarity between legislation and subsidiary legislation?

• Both are made by local authorities

• Both must be consistent with the Federal Constitution

• Both are not subject to public consultation

• Both are made by the judiciary

What is a key difference between legislation and subsidiary legislation?

• Legislation is not subject to judicial review, subsidiary legislation is

• Legislation is made by Parliament, subsidiary legislation is made by others

• Legislation is always more detailed than subsidiary legislation

• Legislation cannot be amended, subsidiary legislation can