I live in a parliamentary democracy (Canada). The ability to elect a minority government is actually a super useful protection mechanism because it creates 4 or

I live in a parliamentary democracy (Canada). The ability to elect a minority government is actually a super useful protection mechanism because it creates 4 or or more options. 1. Majority for Liberal government 2. Majority for Conservative government 3. Minority for Liberal government 4. Minority for Conservative government 5+ Majority/minority for any of the various other parties (NDP, Green, etc.) <- doesn't really happen federally, but provincially it's definitely possible The downside in Canada is that our appointed Senate is weak compared to an elected one, and you can whip your party to vote along certain lines.