8th Class Social Science Sample Paper Social Science Sample Paper - 5

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                                                                            What role does the opposition party play in the healthy functioning of a democracy?

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    (i) The Opposition Party asks questions from the ruling party regarding the working and management of the country in the Parliament. By asking questions, the government is alerted towards its short-comings, and also comes to know about the opinion of the people through their representatives in the Parliament.
    (ii) They highlight drawbacks in various policies and programmes of the government and mobilize popular support for their own policies. Thus, the opposition parties play a critical role in the healthy functioning of a democracy.


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