Question 7
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsIn a parliamentary system, when the legislature passes a vote of no confidence on the executive, it means that the
- A.legislature commences legal proceeding against the executive
- B.executive is expected to go on suspension
- C.executive is required to resign
- D.legislature ceases to trust the executive.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (executive is required to resign)
Explanation
A government that loses a vote of no confidence must resign (or ask for parliament to be dissolved for new elections).