In Parliament, which term is used for the main party not in power?

In Parliament, which term is used for the main party not in power?

• A. Government
• B. Coalition
• C. Opposition (in Parliament)
• D. Backbenchers

Answer: (C)

In parliamentary systems, the party that is not governing is called the Opposition. Its role is to keep the government under scrutiny, challenge policies, ask probing questions, and offer alternative ideas. They often run a Shadow Cabinet to mirror the government ministries and be ready to act as the government if voters choose them. The term Coalition refers to a formal alliance between parties that may form the government, while backbenchers are MPs without ministerial roles. So the main party not in power in Parliament is the Opposition.

In parliamentary systems, the party that is not governing is called the Opposition. Its role is to keep the government under scrutiny, challenge policies, ask probing questions, and offer alternative ideas. They often run a Shadow Cabinet to mirror the government ministries and be ready to act as the government if voters choose them. The term Coalition refers to a formal alliance between parties that may form the government, while backbenchers are MPs without ministerial roles. So the main party not in power in Parliament is the Opposition.