Why it matters
A working opposition scrutinises the government and offers voters an alternative.
Opposition party in the news
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Coalition government
A government formed by two or more political parties that agree to work together because none has a majority alone.
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Election commission
The independent body that organises elections, registers voters and enforces election rules.
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Parliament
A country's elected law-making body, which passes laws, approves budgets and holds the government to account.