Question

what are the role of opposition party in democracy

Answer 1

Opposition parties are free to criticize the ruling party's policies, ideas and programs and offer alternatives. Democratic parties recognize and respect the authority of the elected government even when their partyleaders are not in power. ... The notion of a loyal opposition is central to anydemocracy.

Answer 2

Functions of Opposition party

(1) To check the government from becoming authoritarian and to restrict its powers, the opposition parties keep a watch over them.

(2) The main duty of the opposition party is to criticize the policies of the government.

(3) Outside the legislature the opposition parties attract the attention of the press and report their criticism of the government policy in the news papers.

(4) The opposition parties have the right to check the expenditure of the government also.

(5) During the question hour, the opposition parties criticism the government generally.