Chapter 2 · Sweden's democratic system
Vem utgår den offentliga makten från i Sverige?
From whom does public power in Sweden originate?
Correct answer: The people
The people's authority is the foundation of public power. Public authorities and political bodies must exercise power under the law.
Key words
offentlig makt · public power
Source: Riksdagen: Regeringsformen (1974:152) · 1 kap. 1 §
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Why this option does not fit
Statschefen
The head of state's position does not make that office the source of public power.
Domstolarna
Courts apply laws but are not the democratic source of power.
Myndigheterna
Authorities exercise public power within the law; its source is the people.