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Glossary · Chapter 3: How Sweden is governed

ledamot

Swedish word. In English: member (of parliament or a council)

A person elected to the Riksdag or another decision-making body.

Facts about the word

  • The Riksdag has 349 members, elected every four years. They represent different parties and different parts of the country. Sverige i fokus s. 12
  • The members vote on proposals after debate between the government parties and the opposition. Sverige i fokus s. 12
  • The municipal committees also have members, who are chosen by the municipal council. Sverige i fokus s. 13

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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The word belongs to Chapter 3: How Sweden is governed in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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