Who must a UK government have the confidence of to stay in office?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The House of Commons
- Step 1: The government is required by convention and for practical reasons to maintain the confidence of the House of Commons. and "After an election, the monarch selects as prime minister the leader of the party most likely to command the confidence of the House of Commons, usually by possessing a majority of MPs." Answer: The House of Commons. The House of Commons is the body whose confidence is needed. Why not the others: The House of Lords, The Supreme Court and The King don't fit.
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