Confidence Vote

A confidence vote is a procedure used in parliamentary systems where members of a governing body, such as a parliament, express their support or lack of support for the government or a specific policy. If the government loses a confidence vote, it indicates that lawmakers no longer trust or approve of it, often leading to the government resigning or calling new elections. This process helps ensure that the government maintains the support of the legislature, acting as a check on its power and ensuring accountability to elected representatives.