If a government loses the trust vote, what will its powers then be? What are its powers when it comes to important legislations and bilateral agreements?
If it loses the trust vote (and resigns) it will be asked to continue as a caretaker government. Theoretically, it has the same powers. Again, as a convention, it would not take any major policy decisions, for Parliament would stand dissolved to pave the way for general elections. It would be expected to refrain from committing to any important legislation or agreements — although in case of emergent need it does have the power to promulgate ordinances.
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