Glossary · Chapter 3: How Sweden is governed
monark
Swedish word. In English: monarch
A king or queen.
Facts about the word
- Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is a king or queen who has no political power. Sverige i fokus s. 13
- The king serves as a symbol of Sweden, makes state visits to other countries and receives heads of state from other countries. Sverige i fokus s. 13
- The Act of Succession is the fundamental law that decides who is to become king or queen after the current one. Sverige i fokus s. 16
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?
A monarch is a king or queen. In Sweden the monarch has no political power, and the votes are counted by others.
The word belongs to Chapter 3: How Sweden is governed in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.