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Question
Analyze the role of opposition political parties in a democracy.
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Solution
Opposition parties play an important role in democracies.They play both positive and negative roles.
Positive role:
1. They ensure political party in power does not misuse or abuse its power.
2. It exposes the weaknesses of the ruling party
3. It keeps a close vigil on the bills and expenditure of the government
Negative role:
1. It targets the government and aims as dislodging and discrediting the government for all the ills and
the troubles the people face.
2. Through stalling the proceedings of the parliament, dharmas, and gharries, it curtails the progress
of the country.
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