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The Official Opposition serve to keep the ruling party in check. They make sure that any act unconstitutional or unjust does not go unprotested. They serve to deter the ruling party from becoming more powerful than their position allows. Without an opposing party, we get dictatorships and totalitarian control.
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How many seats does the official opposition hold?
The Republican opposition in Congress is currently the majority. The official opposition holds over 225 seats, as opposed to the Senate in which case the Democrats hold the majority of the 100 Senate seats.
What is the name of the opposition party?
As a result of Canada's federal election of May 2, 2011, the New Democratic Party (NDP) now forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, Leader of the NDP and MP for Outrement, is the Leader of the Opposition.
What government usually suppress political opposition?
Oligarchies suppress political opposition, as do dictatorships.
What is a Shadow Cabinet?
A shadow cabinet is a virtual and powerless government formed with members of the opposition. Where each member of the leading government has a opposite spokepeople. It is led by the Leader of the opposition. Its role is to criticize the goverment, and to have alternative propositions to the policies led by it. Actually, it mostly refers to the british opposition. But that form of representative opposition exists in several commonwealth countries, such as Canada.
Who was leader of the opposition in 1936?
Ramsay McDonald
Who was the official opposition in Canada in 2009?
The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Michael Ignatieff, was the official opposition in Canada in 2009. The Liberals were the official opposition from 2006 February 6 to 2011 May 2.
Discuss the role of the opposition parties in the British House of Commons?
There are two types of opposition parties in the House of Commons: Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (sometimes referred to simply as the Official Opposition), and third opposition parties. The Official Opposition is thought of as a "Government-in-waiting", providing an alternative government to take over should the existing Government resign or be dismissed, with the Leader of the Official Opposition being an alternative prime minister.Third opposition parties are also responsible for holding the Government accountable, but are generally not thought of as a viable alternative government, and rarely have as much pre-eminence in Parliament as do the Official Opposition. (For example, the Official Opposition receives more time during question period than do the third opposition parties.)
What party frorms the official opposition in Britain?
The Labour Party is the official opposition party to the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government.
How is a opposition chosen?
In a Parliamentary system, the Official Opposition is the second largest party in Parliament.
Who is Canada's Official Opposition?
I hate u
Who is the official opposition of Ontario?
bob runciman
How many seats does the official opposition hold?
The Republican opposition in Congress is currently the majority. The official opposition holds over 225 seats, as opposed to the Senate in which case the Democrats hold the majority of the 100 Senate seats.
What party forms the official opposition in Ottawa?
NDP
Accounting official's responsibilities?
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What is an accountable official's responsibilities?
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WHAT Accountable Official's responsibilities?
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Which party is the official opposition party of Quebec?
Parti québécois
