confidence motion
A "confidence motion" is a parliamentary tool used to determine if the current government or leader retains the support of the majority of elected representatives.
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Definition
C1Parliamentary Procedure
(formal, political)A vote by the legislature to decide if the current government or leader still has the support of the majority.
Example
- The Prime Minister called for a confidence motion to reaffirm the government's majority.
- A failed confidence motion can lead to the government's resignation or a general election.
C1UK Politics
(formal, political)A vote usually initiated by the opposition to test if the government still has the support of the majority in Parliament.
Example
- In the UK, the opposition tabled a confidence motion against the government.
- If the confidence motion passes, the government must resign or call for a new election.
C1Indian Politics
(formal, political)A vote initiated by any member of the Lok Sabha with support from at least 50 MPs to test the government's majority.
Example
- An MP introduced a confidence motion in the Lok Sabha to challenge the government's majority.
- If the confidence motion is successful, the Council of Ministers must resign.
Similar
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