MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system
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Swedish word. In English: petition
A list that many people sign to show they support a proposal.
Facts about the word
- Starting or signing a petition is one of the ways to influence society that Sverige i fokus lists. Sverige i fokus s. 10
- Other ways are voting, joining a party, contacting politicians, demonstrating and writing opinion pieces. Sverige i fokus s. 10
- You can also have influence at your workplace, for example through trade unions, and submit proposals to your municipality. Sverige i fokus s. 10
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 petition gathers support for a proposal. It has nothing to do with the tax return and is not a register.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: Sweden's democratic system in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.