Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Vad är regionernas främsta ansvarsområde?
What is the regions’ main area of responsibility?
Correct answer: Health and medical care
Regions have the main responsibility for healthcare. Regional decisions therefore affect services such as hospital care.
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ansvarsområde · area of responsibility
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Vatten och avlopp
Municipalities are responsible for water and sewage services.
Förskola och grundskola
Preschool and compulsory schooling are municipal responsibilities.
Polis och domstolar
Police and courts belong to the national level of government.