Question

Discuss the role of the opposition party in a democracy.

Answer 1

Instructions: Prevent autocracy, critically examine government’s policies, raise issues of common public

Solution: The party which gets the second largest number of seats next to the majority party is called the Opposition Party.

A healthy opposition is essential in a democracy because-

Opposition party checks the autocratic tendencies of the ruling party.
It critically examines the rules and policies of the government and raises voice on wrong policies.
It also highlights the important issues concerning the general public which are not acted upon by the government.