What role do political parties play in a parliamentary syste

What role do political parties play in a parliamentary system?

What is the loyal opposition and the shadow cabinet?

Solution

1. Political parties are responsible for the functioning of parliamentary government.

2. Political Parties are responsible for the formulation of public policies.

3. They play a key role in educating masses. They create and organize public opinion.

4. They bring political stability by unifying the country by uniform policies and laws.

The opposition parties in the legislature although they are not in the government may oppose the actions and policies of the sitting cabinet but remain loyal to the source of the government\'s power are termed as loyal opposition.

A  group of members of political party on a certain post in their party, but are not in a government try to influence the actions of the party in government is termed as shadow government. The Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the shadow government.