A no-confidence motion can be passed against the entire council of ministers only. As a parliamentary motion, it exhibits to the head of state that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in (i.e. one or more members of) the appointed government. In some nations, if a no-confidence motion is proceeded against an individual minister they have to resign along with the entire council of ministers. A no-confidence motion, or a vote of no confidence, or no-confidence motion, is a vote or statement about whether a person in a position of responsibility (i.e. at government, managerial, etc.) is no longer deemed fit to hold that position, perhaps as they are inadequate in some aspect, are failing to accomplish obligations, or are making decisions that other members feel as being detrimental.