Government formation

For the Japanese shadow cabinet, see Next Cabinet.

Government formation is the process in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system of selecting a prime minister and cabinet members. If no party controls a majority of seats, it can also involve deciding which parties will be part of a coalition government. It usually occurs after an election, but can also occur after a vote of no confidence in an existing government. This is in contrast to countries where the legislative and executive branches have distinct mandates, such as many presidential systems, where the selection of cabinet ministers is distinct from that of legislative leadership.

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