The Prime Minister is the head of government of the Cape Colony. The leader of the majority party within Parliament, or alternatively, a negotiated candidate from a coalition of parties, as is the case today, usually becomes the Prime Minister after a majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) approve it. The Prime Minister is then ceremoniously recognized by the Governor General on behalf of the Queen, and starts his tenure. The Prime Minister serves a six year term unless he is recalled by Parliament through a motion of no confidence.