Majority government

Definition

A majority government is formed when a single political party or a coalition holds more than half of the seats in the legislative body, enabling it to govern without needing support from opposition parties. This structure allows for relatively stable governance and ease in passing legislation.

Related terms

Coalition Government: A government formed by multiple political parties coming together to achieve a majority in the legislature, often necessary when no single party wins an outright majority.

Parliamentary System: A system of democratic governance where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is accountable to, the legislature (parliament); the executive and legislative branches are interconnected.

Opposition Parties: Political parties that are not part of the ruling government and typically challenge the policies and proposals of the government in power