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How a government is formed
The president chooses who will try, the chosen member has limited time, and the Knesset votes at the end. A government can be formed without 61 supporters.
After the official results are published, the president meets representatives of every parliamentary group and hears whom they recommend.
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- After the official results are published, the president meets representatives of every parliamentary group and hears whom they recommend.
- The president tasks a Knesset member with forming a government. The member has 28 days, with a possible extension of no more than 14 days.
- If the candidate fails, the president can task someone else, or 61 Knesset members request a candidate of their own. If that also fails, elections are held.
- The government is presented to the Knesset and seeks its confidence. It is formed if more members vote for it than against it.