State, regions and municipalities
21 questions · Intermediate
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 who is responsible for what in welfare.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who funds pensions, parental insurance and child allowance? | The state |
| Which of these does the state fund? | Student financial aid |
| Which education does the state fund? | Higher education at universities |
| How many regions are there in Sweden? | 21 |
| What are the regions mainly responsible for? | Health care |
| How do the regions get money for their work? | They collect tax from residents |
| What do the regions run and fund to provide health care? | Hospitals and health centers |
| How are private health care providers funded? | With tax money |
| What kind of care is given at health centers and maternity clinics? | Primary care |
| What kind of care covers operations and advanced treatment, for example? | Hospital care |
| Who decides how much tax residents pay to the municipality? | The municipality itself |
| Who makes sure there are schools and education? | The municipalities |
| What is part of the municipality's childcare? | Preschools and after-school centers |
| Up to what age do children attend compulsory school? | 16 years old |
| Besides compulsory school, what kinds of schools do the municipalities provide? | Upper secondary and adult education |
| What is the municipality's help for older people with things like cleaning and cooking called? | Elderly care |
| What does Swedish law say municipalities must offer older people? | Support and help |
| What is the purpose of the municipality's care and services in older people's homes? | So they can keep living at home |
| Where can older people move if they can no longer live at home? | Housing adapted for older people |
| Which part of the municipality is responsible for giving support and protection to those who need it? | Social services |
| Besides care and financial support, what can social services give advice and help with? | Work and studies |
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