Why does Lebanon’s cabinet need a vote of confidence from the National Assembly?

In Lebanon’s parliamentary system, the cabinet is required to receive a vote of confidence from the National Assembly in order to remain in power.1

This requirement serves as a fundamental check within the country's constitutional framework, ensuring that the executive branch maintains the support of the legislature to govern effectively. While the cabinet holds more executive power than the president, it remains accountable to the Assembly through this process. In practice, however, a vote of no confidence is rarely exercised; cabinets in Lebanon are more likely to collapse due to internal dissension, societal strife, or pressure from foreign states.1