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Vote of no confidence

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Intro to Political Science

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A vote of no confidence is a formal vote by which the members of a legislature express their lack of trust in a leader, often leading to the leader's resignation. It serves as a critical tool in parliamentary systems for holding leaders accountable and can prompt the dissolution of the current government or leadership change.

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