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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What happens if no party wins an overall majority in a general election?

AA second full general election must be called and held within a short period
BThe largest party governs as a minority, or parties may form a coalition
CThe outgoing government automatically remains in office indefinitely with no change
DThe unelected House of Lords convenes and collectively chooses who should govern

Explanation

If no party wins an overall majority ("hung Parliament"), the largest party may try to govern as a minority government, or parties may negotiate a coalition (as happened in 2010 with Conservatives and Liberal Democrats).

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