If a policy faces opposition in Parliament what is its democratic meaning?

Correct answer: The policy is being scrutinised and alternative views are being considered

Direct answer: A is correct. Parliamentary opposition is a normal part of representative democracy. When members oppose a policy, they may be examining its legal basis, cost, effects, fairness, or implementation problems. They may also present the concerns of citizens and suggest alternatives. This requires the government to defend and explain its proposal, so opposition strengthens scrutiny and accountability. A is correct because it captures both examination and consideration of different views. B is wrong because disagreement does not mean democracy has ended; open disagreement is one of democracy’s features. C is wrong because parliamentary opposition does not transfer policy-making to the judiciary. D is wrong because disagreement does not remove the need for voting; after debate, decisions may still be made through the relevant parliamentary procedure. Opposition does not automatically prove that a policy is bad, but it ensures that the policy is tested rather than accepted without question. Memory cue: democratic opposition means “question, examine, suggest,” not “end of democracy.”