Legislative Competence

Legislative competence refers to the legal authority or power of a government body, such as a parliament or legislature, to make laws within a certain area or subject. It determines which level of government — national or regional — has the right to create laws for specific issues. For example, a country's federal system may delegate certain powers to regional governments, while others remain with the central authority. Legislative competence ensures that laws are made by the appropriate authority, preventing conflicts and maintaining clear governance structures.