Difference between revisions of "Minority government"
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| − | In a Parliamentary democracy, a '''minority government''' is formed when one party controls a [[plurality]], but not an [[absolute majority]], of the seats in the | + | In a [[Parliamentary]] [[democracy]], a '''minority government''' is formed when one [[party]] controls a [[plurality]], but not an [[absolute majority]], of the seats in the parliamentary assembly. The governing party thus has to seek cooperation from one or more opposition party in order to pass [[legislation]]. They can fall if the other parties combine against the government in a vote of no confidence. |
| − | The | + | The first two [[federal]] governments of [[Canada]] led by [[Prime Minister]] [[Stephen Harper]] (those formed after the 2006 and 2008 [[general election]]s) were minority governments. |
[[Category:International Political Terms]] | [[Category:International Political Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:14, June 27, 2012
In a Parliamentary democracy, a minority government is formed when one party controls a plurality, but not an absolute majority, of the seats in the parliamentary assembly. The governing party thus has to seek cooperation from one or more opposition party in order to pass legislation. They can fall if the other parties combine against the government in a vote of no confidence.
The first two federal governments of Canada led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (those formed after the 2006 and 2008 general elections) were minority governments.