How does the Opposition’s role in parliamentary agenda-setting enhance executive accountability? Explain the tools available to the Opposition to scrutinise and influence the executive. Outline measures to enhance the effectiveness of the Opposition in Parliament.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning.
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning.
Q4. How does the Opposition’s role in parliamentary agenda-setting enhance executive accountability? Explain the tools available to the Opposition to scrutinise and influence the executive. Outline measures to enhance the effectiveness of the Opposition in Parliament. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question: Govt accepts Opposition demand of debate on Operation Sindoor during Parliament Monsoon Session. Key Demand of the question: The question seeks to examine how the Opposition’s agenda-setting function improves executive accountability, the parliamentary tools it uses for this purpose, and reforms to make the Opposition more effective within the legislature. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly highlight how a robust Opposition is essential for democratic checks on executive power. Body Explain how the Opposition’s agenda-setting powers influence executive transparency and responsiveness. Outline key parliamentary tools available for scrutiny such as Question Hour, motions, and committee work. Suggest institutional and procedural reforms to strengthen the Opposition’s role and ensure issue-based debates. Conclusion Emphasise the need to empower the Opposition to protect democratic balance and institutional accountability.
Why the question: Govt accepts Opposition demand of debate on Operation Sindoor during Parliament Monsoon Session.
Key Demand of the question: The question seeks to examine how the Opposition’s agenda-setting function improves executive accountability, the parliamentary tools it uses for this purpose, and reforms to make the Opposition more effective within the legislature.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly highlight how a robust Opposition is essential for democratic checks on executive power.
• Explain how the Opposition’s agenda-setting powers influence executive transparency and responsiveness.
• Outline key parliamentary tools available for scrutiny such as Question Hour, motions, and committee work.
• Suggest institutional and procedural reforms to strengthen the Opposition’s role and ensure issue-based debates.
Conclusion Emphasise the need to empower the Opposition to protect democratic balance and institutional accountability.