Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Vad kallas de partier som inte stödjer regeringen?
What are the parties that do not support the government called?
Correct answer: The opposition
They are called the opposition. The opposition scrutinises the government’s work and proposes alternative policies.
Key words
parti · political party
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Why this option does not fit
Utskotten
Committees prepare parliamentary decisions and can include members from different political sides.
Regeringen
The government consists of the prime minister and other ministers.
Myndigheterna
Agencies carry out public duties; they are not a group of opposition parties.