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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
An opposition frontbencher who scrutinises and challenges the government minister responsible for a particular policy area.
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Paper 1
Revise: Ceremonial and Parliamentary RolesOpposition frontbenchers include shadow ministers. A shadow minister monitors and challenges the corresponding government minister. For example, an opposition spokesperson for education challenges the government’s education policies rather than running the education department.
Paper 1, Paper 2
An opposition spokesperson who scrutinises a corresponding government minister and presents alternative policies.
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Its shadow ministers monitor corresponding government ministers. For example, a shadow minister responsible for education challenges the government’s education policies and explains their party’s alternative approach.
