Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A formal parliamentary procedure in which members of parliament vote to confirm or approve the appointment of a prime minister or cabinet, granting them the authority to govern.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Parliamentary, Presidential, and Semi-Presidential Systems