Elections, voting rights and referendums
18 questions · Beginner
Based on UHR’s study material about Sweden (Sverige i fokus). The material may contain value judgments and is not necessarily entirely neutral.
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How to answer
Choose the right answer about elections and how to vote in Sweden.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How often are elections to the Riksdag, regional councils and municipal councils held? | Every four years |
| How often are elections to the European Parliament held? | Every five years |
| How old must you be to vote? | 18 |
| Besides age, what do you need to vote in the Riksdag election? | Swedish citizenship |
| How many years must a citizen of a country outside the EU and the Nordic countries have been registered as a resident in Sweden to vote in municipal elections? | Three years |
| What is enough for an EU citizen to vote in municipal and regional elections? | Being registered as a resident in Sweden |
| In which country does an EU citizen vote in the European Parliament election? | Where they are registered as residents |
| What is it called when the people vote on a single specific issue? | A referendum |
| What does it mean that a referendum is advisory? | Politicians do not have to follow the result |
| At which levels can referendums be held? | National, regional and municipal |
| In which year did Sweden hold a referendum on adopting the euro? | 2003 |
| Which currency did Sweden keep after the 2003 referendum? | The Swedish krona |
| What is mailed to everyone who can vote before the election? | A voting card |
| What does the voting card tell you? | Which polling station to go to |
| How can you vote if you cannot go to the polling station on election day? | In advance at special locations |
| What is available at the polling station for the different parties? | Ballot papers |
| Where do you vote so that no one else can see your choice? | Behind a screen |
| Do the same rules for who may vote apply in all elections in Sweden? | No, the rules differ between elections |
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