Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Ett oppositionsparti kritiserar regeringens budget och föreslår andra satsningar. Vilken uppgift utför partiet?
An opposition party criticises the government’s budget and proposes different spending priorities. Which role is it performing?
Correct answer: Scrutinises government and proposes alternatives
The opposition scrutinises the government and presents alternative policies. An alternative budget proposal allows voters and parliament to compare priorities.
Key words
oppositionsparti · opposition party
Source: Riksdagen: Beslutar om statens budget · Motförslag till regeringens budgetförslag
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Why this option does not fit
Fastställer statens budget genom sitt eget partibeslut
The party can propose a budget, but setting the national budget requires a parliamentary decision.
Genomför regeringens budget genom att styra myndigheterna
The opposition party is proposing different policies. The government directs agencies and implements the budget.
Stoppar regeringens budget genom att säga nej i debatten
Criticism in a debate does not block the budget. Parliament’s vote determines which proposal is adopted.