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Glossary · Chapter 3: How Sweden is governed

parlamentarism

Swedish word. In English: parliamentarism

That the government must have the support of the parliament, or at least be tolerated by it, in order to govern.

Facts about the word

If a majority in the Riksdag votes no confidence, the government must resign.
A government can rule in minority as long as the Riksdag does not bring it down.
Parliamentarism is written into the Instrument of Government.

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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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