A vote of no confidence in a parliamentary system usually means that:
Correct answer: A. The government may have to resign or seek a new legislative mandate
- A. The government may have to resign or seek a new legislative mandate
- B. The head of state automatically loses office
- C. The judiciary takes control of the cabinet
- D. The legislature is permanently dissolved
Explanation
A successful no-confidence vote shows that the cabinet no longer commands legislative support. The government may resign, or the constitutional system may provide for the formation of another government or fresh elections.
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