Vote of No Confidence

Definition

A vote of no confidence is a parliamentary motion where members express disapproval for the current government or its policies, potentially leading to a change in leadership or even early elections.

Related terms

Confidence Motion: A motion brought forward by members expressing support for the current government's policies or leadership.

Early Elections: If a vote of no confidence passes, it may trigger early elections so that voters can choose new representatives or leaders instead.

Opposition Party: The political party or parties not currently in power, often responsible for proposing alternative policies and holding the government accountable.