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Re:Haiti’s President Is Assassinated by OlleTO on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @10:50AM (#27761757)
>who appoints the prime minister?

Parliament votes on whoever the speaker nominates. If that person is tolerated (<50% of parliament votes against the nominee) they become prime minister.

If the vote fails the speaker gets to nominate someone else. After 4 failed such votes, an extra election is called.

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Re:Haiti’s President Is Assassinated by squiggleblaz on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @03:39PM (#27764974)
Thanks for the clear answer. I think I like that system. Sometimes minority governments make more sense that slightly larger but more fractious coalitions. If I was trying to design a republican constitution for my own country I think I would include a similar provision.
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