What distinguishes a "constructive vote of no confidence" from a simple no-confidence motion?
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- It requires the legislature to propose an alternative head of government when removing the incumbent
- It allows the head of government to remain until the next scheduled election
- It dissolves the legislature automatically upon passage
- It hands executive power to the judiciary until a new government is formed
Correct answer: It requires the legislature to propose an alternative head of government when removing the incumbent
Explanation: A constructive vote of no confidence ousts the incumbent only if the legislature simultaneously elects a successor; Germany's Basic Law has used this mechanism since 1949 to ensure government stability.
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