Which term denotes legislation that grants authorities the power to implement or enforce laws?

• A. Statute
• B. Enabling Legislation
• C. Regulations
• D. Ordinance

Answer: (B)

Enabling legislation is the statute that creates or empowers a government agency to implement and enforce laws. It provides the authority, defines the agency’s scope and powers, and often sets up how the agency will regulate and enforce compliance. Regulations are the concrete rules developed under that authority, not the source of it. A statute is the general law enacted by the legislature, and an ordinance is local law enacted by a city or county.