Question

How does the opposition party play an important role in a democracy?

Answer 1

Instructions: Mention What an opposition party is and how it is formed. Then mention the role of an opposition party in a democracy.

Solution:
Democracy is an accountable and responsive form of government.
In a democracy, citizens have the right to vote and have a control over who becomes the representative. The elected representatives take part in decision making on behalf of the citizens. The policies are made with respect to the opinions, needs and expectations of the citizens.
The leader of the opposition plays a very critical role in raising the voice of the citizens to the government and making it answerable to the citizens.
The Opposition in Parliament is formed by all the political parties that oppose the majority party or ruling party. The party that receives the majority seats in the elections next to the ruling party is recognised as the opposition party.

• The opposition party's major responsibility is to question the government on all issues and policies to ensure that it stays answerable to the people.
• The opposition party protects the rights of the people by questioning the laws and policies that may not favor the citizens.
• The opposition party safeguards the very essence of democracy and prevents it from becoming authoritarian or dictatorial.