Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Varifrån får politikerna i regionfullmäktige sitt uppdrag?
Where do regional council politicians get their mandate?
Correct answer: From voters in regional elections
They are elected by the region’s voters in regional elections. Regional decisions therefore have their own democratic mandate; ministers do not appoint the council.
Key words
regionval · regional election
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Why this option does not fit
Från kommunfullmäktige genom ett indirekt val
The regional council is directly elected by voters in regional elections. Municipal councils do not appoint its members.
Från länsstyrelsen genom ett statligt uppdrag
The county administrative board represents the state in the county. It does not appoint the region’s elected politicians.
Från ministrarna i regeringen
Ministers lead the national government; they do not select regional councils.