Confidence vote

Definition

A confidence vote is a procedure in parliamentary regimes where members of the parliament vote to express their trust in the government or executive branch. If the government fails to secure a majority, it often leads to its resignation or a call for new elections.

Related terms

Parliamentary Regime:

A system of government where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament), and the two branches are interconnected.

Government Resignation: The act of an entire government stepping down from their positions, often triggered by losing a confidence vote or due to significant internal or external pressure.

New Elections: The process of conducting another electoral event to choose representatives or leaders, typically called after a government loses a confidence vote or when its term has concluded