Majority Government
A government formed by a single party or coalition that holds more than half the seats in parliament, enabling it to pass legislation without relying on other parties.
Explanation
A majority government controls at least 50%+1 of seats in the legislature, giving it the power to pass legislation and survive confidence votes without support from other parties. In proportional representation systems, majority governments typically require coalition agreements between multiple parties. In first-past-the-post systems (UK, Canada), a single party can win a majority with far less than 50% of the popular vote if the opposition vote is split. Majority governments are generally more stable and can implement their agenda more consistently, but critics note they can also concentrate power excessively if parliamentary scrutiny weakens.
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