野党は与党の暴走を牽制するために、厳しい質問を浴びせた
The opposition party asked tough questions to keep the ruling party in check.
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The bill was rejected due to opposition from the ruling party.
選挙の結果、与党が大差で勝利した。
The ruling party won by a wide margin in the election results.
与党内の対立により、政局は混迷を極めている。
Due to conflict within the ruling party, the political situation is extremely chaotic.
与党の横暴に対抗するため、野党は大同団結した。
The opposition parties formed a grand coalition to oppose the ruling party's tyranny.
Usage Notes
Refers to the political party or coalition holding a majority in parliament and thus in charge of the government. The opposite is the 'opposition party' (野党, やとう).
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