Sverige i fokus · Chapter 05
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Chapter study guide · 54 practice questions
01 · Chapter study guide
Learn how laws protect people and limit public power. The chapter moves from fundamental laws and public access to nature to the justice system: police, prosecutors, courts and the rights of a person suspected of an offence.
Pay attention to the stage of a case. Investigating, bringing charges and deciding guilt are different tasks. A suspicion is not a conviction, and a right often comes with responsibilities toward other people.
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Read or listen at UHR ↗Four. Sweden has four fundamental laws in October 2026. They regulate matters including the system of government, royal succession and protection of free media.
Showing consideration and avoiding damage. The right of public access allows activities such as walking, cycling and paddling even on privately owned land and waters. You must also protect nature and respect residents and other visitors.
Preventing and investigating crime. The police prevent crime, intervene and investigate what happened. They also cooperate with bodies such as municipalities and other authorities.
Asking the court to examine the criminal charge. The prosecutor assesses whether the evidence is sufficient to bring charges. The charges bring the case before a court, which decides whether the person should be convicted.
Tingsrätten (district court). The district court is the usual first instance for criminal and civil cases. An appeal proceeds under the rules for higher courts.
As innocent as long as guilt has not been proved. The presumption of innocence protects the accused. Suspicion or prosecution is not enough to treat the person as guilty.
Read the word in Swedish, then connect it with its meaning.
Original QuickSwedish practice questions. Read, choose an answer, then open the explanation. These are not official test questions.
01 / 03 · Swedish question
You see an assault in progress and need police immediately. Which number do you call?
C. 112
Call 112 when a crime is in progress and help is needed quickly. The number connects you to emergency assistance; explain what is happening and where you are.
02 / 03 · Swedish question
You want to take a shortcut through a home's garden near the house. How do you respect public access rules?
D. Välj en väg utanför hemfridszonen
The area closest to a home protects residents' privacy. Public access rights do not allow using a private garden as a shortcut without permission.
03 / 03 · Swedish question
Who must prove the charge in a criminal case brought by a prosecutor?
A. Åklagaren
The prosecutor bears the burden of proving the charge. The court assesses the evidence, while the defendant does not have to prove innocence.
Four — Sweden has four fundamental laws in October 2026. They regulate matters including the system of government, royal succession and protection of free media.
The people — The Instrument of Government is based on democracy. The people influence public power through means including free elections.
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