### Lesson Plan: Delegated Legislature
#### Subject: Government
**Level**: Senior Secondary 1
**Duration**: 60 minutes
**Topic**: Delegated Legislature
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#### **Learning Objectives**:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define delegated legislature and explain its importance.
2. Identify different types of delegated legislature.
3. Understand the reasons for delegating legislative powers.
4. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of delegated legislature.
5. Illustrate the control mechanisms over delegated legislature.
#### **Materials Needed**:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts/Worksheets
- Projector and Computer/Tablet for presentation
- PowerPoint slides or pre-prepared posters
- Reference books/articles on delegated legislature
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#### **Lesson Outline**:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**:
- Begin with a brief discussion on what "legislation" means.
- Explain the concept of legislative powers and how they are usually vested in the legislature (Parliament/Congress).
- Introduce the concept of delegated legislature.
**2. Direct Teaching (15 minutes)**:
- **Definition**: Explain that delegated legislature (also known as secondary or subsidiary legislation) involves delegating law-making powers to an entity or person other than the primary legislative body.
- **Importance**: Highlight the importance of delegated legislature in enabling detailed and specific regulations to be created efficiently.
- **Types of Delegated Legislature**:
- Orders-in-Council
- Statutory Instruments
- By-laws
- Administrative regulations
**3. Reasons for Delegating Legislative Powers (10 minutes)**:
- **Efficiency**: Legislators may not have enough time to delve into technical details.
- **Expertise**: Agencies or bodies with specialized knowledge can create more effective regulations.
- **Flexibility**: Quick adaptation to changing circumstances without waiting for the full legislative process.
- **Decentralization**: Allowing local bodies to address issues specific to their locales.
**4. Advantages and Disadvantages (10 minutes)**:
- **Advantages**:
- Speedier enactment of laws
- Access to expertise
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Relief for primary legislature
- **Disadvantages**:
- Potential for abuse of power
- Reduced transparency
- Lack of accountability
- Risk of inadequate scrutiny
**5. Control Mechanisms (10 minutes)**:
- Judiciary Review: Courts can review to ensure that delegated powers are not exceeded.
- Legislative Oversight: Legislatures can review, amend, reject, or repeal delegated legislation.
- Public Accountability: Ensuring that the process is open to public scrutiny and feedback.
**6. Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Distribute a worksheet with scenarios where delegated legislature would be necessary. Ask students to identify the type of delegated legislature applicable and reasons for their choices.
- Group discussion: Divide the class into small groups to discuss a case where delegated legislature has failed and what control mechanisms could have prevented it.
**7. Recap and Q&A (5 minutes)**:
- Summarize key points discussed in the lesson.
- Answer any questions that students may have.
- Assign homework: A short essay on how delegated legislature can impact their community.
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#### **Assessment**:
- Participation in group discussions.
- Completion and accuracy of worksheet answers.
- Quality and understanding demonstrated in the homework essay.
#### **Homework**:
- Write a 300-word essay on how delegated legislature can impact local governance in their community and suggest ways to improve accountability.
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### **End of Lesson Plan**
This lesson plan aims to balance direct instruction with interactive activities and critical thinking to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of delegated legislature.