Members of Opposition are given ample opportunity to present their views on the same. It is sent to a committee if bill gets passed at this stage and is considered as quashed, if it not passed. If government bill is not passed at this stage, then it is considered at defeat of government If decision is taken for a Plebiscite, then after fulfilling criteria, bill is sent to a committee. If house decides to consider the bill then debate starts at once. Member presenting the bill is nominated to the committee, to which this bill is sent at this particular stage. This committee also has members of opposition. Normally those members are appointed who have knowledge on the subject. It comprises of 25-30 members. All the clauses of the bill are debated thoroughly. In case if committee thinks fit to call people who are supposed to be affected by such bills, then it can call a person who might not be a member to the committee, but keeps decent knowledge on the subject. House proceedings are confidential and members of all political parties are free to present their views. There is no sign of hesitation by government members in accepting suggestions of opposition members. Bill is thoroughly and objectively analyzed. Each and every clause of bill is discussed and debated. Committee prepares report on the bill and sends to the house. Committee has to return original bill to the house under any circumstances, irrespective of its report, as committee does not have the right to give concluding shape to the bill. In America things are different and committee there are very powerful and they can quash the bill without giving any report to the house. In India, committee has to give its report to the house, whether it support or opposes the bill. The Opposition's main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public. This also helps to fix the mistakes of the Ruling Party. The Opposition is equally responsible in upholding the best interests of the people of the country. They have to ensure that the Government does not take any steps, which might have negative effects on the people of the country. The role of the opposition in legislature is basically to check the excesses of the ruling or dominant party, and not to be totally antagonistic. There are actions of the ruling party which may be beneficial to the masses and opposition is expected to support such steps. Many of the Indian state legislatures also follow this 10 percent rule while the rest of them prefer single largest opposition party.