Chapter 13 · Traditions and holidays
Vilka två händelser ligger bakom att Sveriges nationaldag firas den 6 juni?
Which two events explain why Sweden’s National Day is celebrated on 6 June?
Correct answer: Gustav Vasa’s election in 1523 and the 1809 constitution
Gustav Vasa was elected king on 6 June 1523, an event associated with Swedish independence. On 6 June 1809, a constitution also established a division of power between king and parliament.
Key words
regeringsform · instrument of government; constitution
Source: Isof: Nationaldagen · Varför den 6 juni?
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Why this option does not fit
Gustav Vasas kungaval 1523 och EU-inträdet 1995
The royal election is correct, but EU accession is not the second event behind the date.
Kvinnors första riksdagsval 1921 och EU-inträdet 1995
Both are important events in modern history, but neither explains the choice of 6 June.
Regeringsformen 1809 och kvinnors första riksdagsval 1921
The constitution is correct, but women’s first parliamentary election is not the second event behind the date.