TRUTH EMERGES THROUGH DEBATE: THE ROLE OF HEALTHY COMPETITION AND OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT

The article highlights the role of the parliament within the system of state power, with particular emphasis on the significance of healthy political competition and opposition. In addition to its legislative function, the parliament also performs oversight, thereby playing a decisive role in the development of democratic processes and the protection of the people’s interests. The article analyzes the balance between the majority and the opposition as an essential factor in improving the legislative process, enhancing the quality of laws, and ensuring the efficiency of public administration. Furthermore, it presents historical examples of the formation of factions and blocs in the Parliament of Uzbekistan and their activities as opposition. According to the author’s conclusion, the effective functioning of the institution of opposition requires the development of political culture and the practice of national parliamentarism.