Whats the difference between majority, minority and coalition governments?
A majority government is when a single party wins more than 50% of the seats; assuming its caucus members vote in support of their own party, it does not need to worry about losing votes in the Legislative Assembly. A minority government exists when no one party has a majority of seats. In order to pass legislation and other measures, that government needs the support of at least some members of other parties in the House. A coalition government is when two or more parties join together in some kind of formal alliance. This usually involves negotiating compromises in their positions on some public issues. A coalition government typically will have cabinet ministers appointed from both parties. Assuming the two parties comprise a majority of seats in the House, the coalition can function in the same manner as a majority government. 11.
