Elections in a parliamentary system influence the formation of a government significantly, as they usually determine the composition of the parliament and the leadership of the executive branch. In such systems, the winning party (or coalition) typically selects a prime minister from its ranks. The prime minister and their cabinet are thus directly accountable to the parliament and can be ousted through votes of no confidence. This close relationship between the legislative and executive branches tends to lead to more stable governance, as long as the ruling party maintains majority support.