MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system
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Swedish word. In English: trust
Relying on someone, for example politicians or public authorities.
Facts about the word
- Low turnout can be due to people not trusting politicians. Sverige i fokus s. 11
- A segregated society can lead to less trust in the authorities. Sverige i fokus s. 11
- For democracy to work, it is important that the information people receive is true and that society protects those who take part in the debate. Sverige i fokus s. 11
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Trust is relying on someone. You borrow money, not trust, and the Riksdag sits in the Riksdag building.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.