Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Vad innebär det att Sverige är en konstitutionell monarki?
What does Sweden being a constitutional monarchy mean?
Correct answer: The monarch is head of state without political power
The head of state is a king or queen whose role is governed by the constitution. The monarch has representative duties but no political power.
Key words
konstitutionell monarki · constitutional monarchy
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Monarken är statschef och kan stoppa riksdagens lagar
Sweden’s monarch has no political veto over laws passed by parliament.
Monarken är statschef och bestämmer regeringens politik
The government leads national policy and is accountable to parliament. The monarch does not direct government policy.
Monarken är regeringschef och väljer ministrarna
The prime minister heads the government and selects ministers.