what is the role of opposition party
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The role of the Leader of the Opposition
MMP makes a difference
Government and Opposition cooperate
Issues help alternative government formation
The Opposition’s main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public.
National Party leader Dr Don Brash says the Opposition represents an alternative government, and is responsible for challenging the policies of the government and producing different policies where appropriate.
As Leader of the Opposition, Dr Brash is responsible for representing the Opposition at state functions, meetings with dignitaries and other important events.
Attitudes to the role of the Leader of the Opposition should be taken into account by people who wish to anticipate what the Oppostion might do. There may just be shades of meaning, as readers may see when thinking about the views on the role by Dr Brash, and the man he defeated for the role, Bill English. Under the Mixed Member Proportional - MMP - system, other opposition parties own attitudes can influence outcomes - watch that space. The way opposition parties work together can influence the outcomes - if they succeed in working together and in building the "political numbers" they increase their chances of toppling the government.
Holding the Government accountable
Dr Brash says one of the most important jobs of the Opposition is to constantly question the Government. “Any Government has to remain answerable to the public at all times, and a good Opposition can put the spotlight on serious issues and have them resolved quickly”.
He says an active Opposition will also debate legislation vigorously in the House and during the Select Committee process to ensure the legislation receives careful consideration.
Dr Brash says being in Opposition is not just about opposing the Government. “There are occasions when the Opposition agrees with the Government. If the solution proposed by the Government has wide support, and is soundly based, then it’s only natural for the Opposition to agree".
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Opposition party plays a important role as there was no opposition party the government is free to do anything but opposition party tell them where the government is going wrong and tell their bad things to them and also there was competitionious nature among parties so they do more and more good things to attract peoples