Question

Describe the role of the Leader of the Opposition in a democracy?

Answer 1

Instructions: Keeps a check on the executive, examines and raises questions on policies of government.

Solution: The Leader of Opposition is the leader of the Party that sits in the Opposition in the Parliament.

The role of the Leader of Opposition is to-

• Raise and Highlight the wrongdoings of the government.
• Examine the policies of the Government thoroughly
• Keep a check and hold the Prime Minister and Ministers accountable for their decisions.