Constitution

Question 1

Prerogative

Answer 1

Powers which are unique to the sovereign

Question 2

delegated legislation

Answer 2

Legislation made under powers conferred by an Act of Parliament. The bulk of delegated legislation is governmental: it consists mainly of Orders in Council and instruments of various names (e.g. orders, regulations, rules, directions, and schemes) made by ministers. Its primary use is to supplement Acts of Parliament by prescribing the detailed and technical rules required for their operation; unlike an Act, it has the advantage that it can be made (and later amended if necessary) without taking up parliamentary time.