AP Comparative Government and Politics Question of the Day

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Question 1

A successful vote of no confidence in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons leads to a change in power by

triggering an impeachment trial of the prime minister which is then held in the House of Lords.
forcing the resignation of the prime minister and their cabinet, potentially leading to a new general election.
allowing the monarch to dissolve Parliament and appoint a new prime minister of their choosing.
automatically transferring the role of prime minister to the official leader of the opposition party.

Explanation: In a parliamentary system like the UK's, the executive (the government led by the prime minister) must maintain the confidence of the legislature. A vote of no confidence demonstrates this is lost, forcing the government to resign. The ruling party may try to form a new government, or a new general election may be called. Impeachment (A) is a feature of presidential systems. The monarch's power is ceremonial (C). The opposition leader does not automatically take over (D).

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AP Comparative Government and Politics

AP Comparative Government and Politics Question of the Day

Practice AP Comparative Government and Politics with the production-style question-of-the-day selection for this public URL.

Question 1

A successful vote of no confidence in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons leads to a change in power by

triggering an impeachment trial of the prime minister which is then held in the House of Lords.
forcing the resignation of the prime minister and their cabinet, potentially leading to a new general election.
allowing the monarch to dissolve Parliament and appoint a new prime minister of their choosing.
automatically transferring the role of prime minister to the official leader of the opposition party.

Explanation: In a parliamentary system like the UK's, the executive (the government led by the prime minister) must maintain the confidence of the legislature. A vote of no confidence demonstrates this is lost, forcing the government to resign. The ruling party may try to form a new government, or a new general election may be called. Impeachment (A) is a feature of presidential systems. The monarch's power is ceremonial (C). The opposition leader does not automatically take over (D).