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Vad betyder det att Sverige har parlamentarism?
What does it mean that Sweden has parliamentarism?
- ✓Regeringen måste ha riksdagens stöd eller tolereras av denThe government must have the Riksdag's support or be tolerated by it
- 2Domstolarna kan avsätta regeringen om den bryter mot grundlagenThe courts can dismiss the government if it breaks the constitution
- 3Folket väljer statsministern direkt i ett särskilt val vart fjärde årThe people elect the prime minister directly in a separate election every four years
- 4Kungen väljer regeringen och kan avsätta den när han villThe king chooses the government and can dismiss it whenever he wants
Correct answer: The government must have the Riksdag's support or be tolerated by it
Parliamentarism means the government cannot remain if a majority of the Riksdag opposes it. The Riksdag can remove the government with a vote of no confidence.
Source: Sverige i fokus · 4. Politiska val och partier