Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed

Vilken uppgift hör till Sveriges statschefs roll?

Which duty belongs to Sweden’s head of state?

✓Ta emot andra länders statscheferReceive heads of state from other countries
2Besluta om statens årliga budgetDecide the annual national budget
3Välja regeringens övriga ministrarSelect the government’s other ministers
4Leda regeringens förhandlingar om politikenLead government negotiations on policy

Correct answer: Receive heads of state from other countries

The head of state represents Sweden, for example through state visits. The role is symbolic and representative; it does not give power to decide national policy.

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statschef · head of state

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Besluta om statens årliga budget

Parliament decides the national budget.

Välja regeringens övriga ministrar

The prime minister selects the other ministers.

Leda regeringens förhandlingar om politiken

The government is responsible for policy and is led by the prime minister. The head of state has a representative role.

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Vilken uppgift hör till Sveriges statschefs roll?

Correct answer: Receive heads of state from other countries

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