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When a loss of supply occurs, a Prime Minister is generally required either by Constitutional Convention or by explicit constitutional instruction to:
Some constitutions, however, do not allow the option of dissolution, instead requiring a resignation. A similar deadlock can occur within a Presidential System , where it is also known as a Budget Crisis . In contrast to parliamentary systems, the failure of the legislature to authorize spending may not in all circumstances result in an election, because some such legislatures enjoy fixed terms and so cannot be dissolved before a date of termination, which can result in a prolonged crisis. A deadlock between a Head Of State and the legislative body can give rise and cause for a head of state to prematurely dismiss the elected government, requiring it to seek re-election. If a government maintains the support of a majority of legislators or the elected parliamentary representatives, the blocking of supply by a head of state would be seen as an abuse of authority and power. Many western countries have removed or restricted the right of a head of state to block supply or veto government budget unless there is overwhelming justification and cause for such action. If a government maintains the support of the elected parliament, the budget must be approved within a nominated period or else entitlement and authority for the approval of the budget is determined by a statutory majority of the parliament. Examples of loss of supply
: ''The Taoiseach shall resign from office upon his ceasing to retain the support of a majority in Dáil Éireann unless on his advice the President dissolves Dáil Éireann and on the reassembly of Dáil Éireann after the dissolution the Taoiseach secures the support of a majority in Dáil Éireann.'' In tandem, Article 13.2.2. states that : ''The President may in absolute discretion refuse to dissolve Dáil Éireann on the advice of a Taoiseach who has ceased to retain the support of a majority in Dáil Éireann.'' In such an eventuality the Taoiseach, in accordance with Article 28.2.2., ''must'' resign. Loss of supply is taken as unambiguous evidence that a Taoiseach has ceased "to retain the support of a majority in Dáil Éireann," as is defeat of a Motion Of Confidence , passage of a Motion Of No Confidence , defeat of a major bill, or any measure a prime minister declares to be of such importance as to in effect amount to a confidence issue. REFERENCES |
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