Degree of Parliamentary Responsibility

Refers to the degree to which a premier must depend on the support of a majority in the lower house of a legislature in order to remain in office.

(0) Irrelevant. Office of premier does not exist.

(1) Absent. Office exists, but there is no parliamentary responsibility.

(2) Incomplete. The premier is, at least to some extent, constitutionally responsible to the legislature. Effective responsibility is, however, limited.

(3) Complete. The premier is constitutionally and effectively dependent upon a legislative majority for continuance in office.