🗳️ap comparative government review

Coalition government

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A government formed when multiple political parties combine their legislative seats to achieve a majority and share executive power.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Parliamentary, Presidential, and Semi-Presidential Systems

Unit 2