The Riksdag, government and agencies
22 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 how the state governs Sweden.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which three levels share political responsibility in Sweden? | State, regions and municipalities |
| Which union makes decisions that affect Sweden? | The European Union |
| Besides the Riksdag, the government and agencies, what is part of the state? | The courts |
| What kind of democracy is Sweden? | A parliamentary representative democracy |
| How many members does the Riksdag have? | 349 |
| How often are members of the Riksdag elected? | Every four years |
| What does the Riksdag decide on? | Laws and the state budget |
| Who chooses the prime minister? | The Riksdag |
| Who chooses the ministers in the government? | The prime minister |
| What is the government's proposal on state income and spending called? | The budget bill |
| In which season does the government present its budget proposal to the Riksdag? | Fall |
| What does the state budget show? | The government's policies and priorities |
| What are the parties that do not support the government called? | The opposition |
| What is the opposition's role? | Scrutinize the government and propose alternatives |
| What happens in the Riksdag before the members vote on a proposal? | The proposal is debated |
| Who carries out the politicians' decisions in practice? | Government agencies |
| Roughly how many government agencies are there in Sweden? | Several hundred |
| Which of these is a government agency? | The Swedish Public Employment Service |
| Which agency decides on parental benefits? | The Swedish Social Insurance Agency |
| Besides the law, what must government agencies follow? | The government's instructions |
| Which two authorities check, among other things, that other agencies act correctly? | The Parliamentary Ombudsmen and the Chancellor of Justice |
| Who governs the country with the help of the government agencies? | The government |
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