Official Opposition

The Official Opposition is the political party in a parliamentary system that has the second-largest number of seats after the ruling party. Its role is to scrutinize, challenge, and question the government’s decisions and policies, offering alternative ideas. This opposition acts as a check and balance, ensuring that the government is accountable to the public. The leader of this party is known as the Opposition Leader and often presents themselves as a potential alternative to the current government, contributing to healthy debate and democratic governance.