positive parliamentarism

== English == === Alternative forms === positive parliamentarianism === Etymology === From positive +‎ parliamentarism, in contrast with negative parliamentarism. === Noun === positive parliamentarism (uncountable) (political science) A type of parliamentary government in which an incoming government must win affirmative parliamentary support, typically through an investiture vote, in order to take office. ==== Usage notes ==== In this term, positive refers to the requirement of affirmative parliamentary approval at investiture, not to a favorable evaluation. ==== Coordinate terms ==== negative parliamentarism ==== Translations ====