The parliamentary vote is one of the most important tools used by a parliament. It is the tool used to decide on the fate of a bill, whether it will be passed or defeated. The parliamentary vote allows all members of the parliament to participate in the decision making process. It also allows all parties to have representation and voice in the decisions made by the parliament. The parliamentary vote also helps prevent the concentration of power in the hands of an individual from a large party who may disregard minority groups.
The majority of countries use the parliamentary system as opposed to the presidential system. Some examples include Canada, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Latvia, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The earliest example of a parliament dates back to Europe in the Middle Ages.
Most parliamentary systems use a proportional representation electoral system. In the UK, there are 650 areas known as constituencies, and voters select one candidate from their party to represent them in the House of Commons. In this system, the party that receives the most votes in each area gets more seats than the next highest receiving party.
After the election, the prime minister and government are formed in the cabinet of executive ministers by the members of the Parliament who belong to the winning party. The Cabinet can be dissolved by a vote of no confidence in the House. If the Parliament is dissolved, then an early election is called.