The government scrutinises the actions of the executive and ensures government accountability by requiring ministers to explain and justify their actions.
Ministers who mislead parliament may be required to resign
A number of routes for scrutinising the executive are available to MPs in the chamber.
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Question Time
Government ministers face questions from MPs on the floor of th House.
The parliamentary timetable includes question sessions for ministers from each government department.
Prime Ministers Questions takes place each Wednesday for half an hour at noon.
This provides an opportunity for the leader of the opposition, the leader of the third largest party and backbenchers selected by the speaker to question the Prime Minister on a matter of their choosing.
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The Opposition
The largest party not included in the government (Labour).
The opposition government is expected to:-oppose many of the governments legislative proposals,-Harry the government throughout the legislative process by tabling amendments and forcing votes.
The opposition will also try to appear as an alternative governtment-in-waiting.
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