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The parties must actively criticise the ruling parties.

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coalition

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opposition

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liberal

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The correct option is B opposition
A democratic government is accountable to the people. Parties that are not in power actively criticise the ruling party to make it more accountable to the people. These are known as the opposition parties.

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