Role of the opposition

Cards (5)

  • Forcing the government to explain and justify its policies and decisions
  • Highlighting the shortcomings of the way the government is running the country
  • Presenting alternative proposals to those of the government if appropriate
  • Making itself ready to be an alternative government if the the current government is defeated at the next election
  • Setting the parliamentary agenda on supply days whichis Days in parliament where the opposition parties are in control rather thsn The government