Ministers are drawn from and remain members of legislature. Head of government and cabinet can be dismissed by vote of no confidence by parliament C. Single-party variation 1. Found in Great Britain and Canada. One party will hold the majority and government will be stable. Party is the bridge between legislature and executive, providing discipline to unite the two. 2.
Cabinet often plays the role of party leaders.
Must be sensitive to 'backbenchers' to remain in power, without them party will fall. D. Coalition government 1. Most of Western Europe. Proportional systems allow more parties to get seats in assembly. Majority parties rare.