Chapter 2 · Sweden's democratic system
Vad innebär det att valdeltagandet är frivilligt i Sverige?
What does voluntary electoral participation mean in Sweden?
Correct answer: Anyone eligible to vote can choose to abstain.
Voting rights offer an opportunity to influence decisions, not an obligation to participate. Free elections also include the choice not to vote.
Key words
frivilligt · voluntary
Source: Valmyndigheten: Fria, hemliga och direkta val · Fria val
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Why this option does not fit
Den som avstår behöver anmäla det före valdagen.
You do not need to register an abstention. Participation is voluntary without such notice.
Den som avstår behöver lämna en blank röst.
A blank ballot means participating in the election. You may also refrain from voting altogether.
Den som avstår behöver ange ett giltigt skäl.
You do not need to justify abstaining. Having voting rights does not make voting compulsory.