WAEC Government 2020 Question 21

Question 21

Political Parties and Party Systems

An opposition party which sees itself as "government-in-waiting" is called

  1. A.shadow government.
  2. B.caretaker government.
  3. C.national government.
  4. D.responsible government.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (shadow government.)

Explanation

In parliamentary systems the main opposition forms a shadow cabinet, ready to take over government.