A vote of confidence is a feature of the parliamentary system of government. In this system, the government is responsible to the parliament, and if the parliament loses confidence in the government, it can pass a vote of no confidence. If the vote of no confidence is successful, the government is considered to have lost the support of the parliament, and it must resign. Conversely, a successful vote of confidence strengthens the government's mandate to continue in office. Therefore, the vote of confidence is a crucial tool for maintaining the stability and legitimacy of the parliamentary system.