Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Ruling Party: The party (or coalition) that wins the majority of seats in an election and forms the government is called the ruling party.

Opposition Party: Parties that lose the election and do not form the government sit in the legislature as the opposition.

Role of Opposition: The opposition keeps a check on the ruling party by criticising its wrong policies, presenting alternative policies, and preventing the misuse of power. It ensures the government remains accountable to the people.

Source: Political Parties, Chapter 4

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• The question has two parts: distinguish (1 mark) + role of opposition (1 mark). Keep each part to about one sentence.
• Examiners expect the key phrase "keeps a check/holds accountable" for the role of opposition — this is the core idea.
• Do not over-elaborate; the passage implies these roles through the concept of democratic competition and accountability.