Topics Limits on removing head of government

Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.

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Description

Protections from removal for the head of government. For example, a failed attempt to remove the head of government may preclude additional votes on the matter for a specified period of time.

Categories

Executive

Keywords

dismissal; prime minister

Survey Questions

  • In the case of a failed attempt to dismiss the head of government, are any limitations placed on future attempts to dismiss?