Question

Explain the role of opposition party in a democracy.

Answer 1

Work of the Opposition Party :
The opposition party also functions in an effective manner. Their work is no less important than that of the ruling parties.
Role inside the Legislature :
1. In a democracy, it is the responsibility of the opposition party to check the functioning of the Government.

2. The main duty of the opposition party is to criticise the policies of the government.
3. During the question hour, the opposition parties criticize the government generally. Thus the opposition parties try to restrain the Government from abusing its power.
Role outside the Legislature :
The opposition parties attract the attention of the press and report their criticism of the government policy in the newspaper.

Thus the role played by the opposition party outside the legislature prevents the government abusing and misusing the power.