Chapter 10 · Sweden's modern history
Vad innebar regeringsskiftet 1976 i Sveriges politiska historia?
What did the change of government in 1976 mean in Swedish political history?
Correct answer: A non-socialist government took over after long Social Democratic dominance
After a long period of Social Democratic rule, a non-socialist government took power. Government subsequently alternated between Social Democratic and non-socialist administrations.
Key words
regeringsskifte · change of government
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 10, tryckt sida 37: regeringsskiftet-1976
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Why this option does not fit
Sverige införde parlamentarism för första gången
Parliamentary government was established earlier; 1976 concerned which parties governed.
Tvåkammarriksdagen ersattes av enkammarriksdagen
The single-chamber parliament was introduced in 1971, not with the 1976 government change.
Socialdemokraterna bildade sin första regering
The Social Democrats had governed long before 1976.