SwedenSveriges demokratiska system 5 · Sweden's democratic system
According to the constitution, rule by the people is also carried out through local self-government (kommunal självstyrelse). What does that involve?
In the exam (Swedish)
Enligt grundlagen förverkligas folkstyret också genom kommunal självstyrelse. Vad innebär det?
- aEach municipality may choose for itself which of the Riksdag's laws it followsVarje kommun får själv välja vilka av riksdagens lagar den följer
- bMunicipalities and regions handle many local matters and collect taxKommuner och regioner sköter många lokala frågor och tar ut skattCorrect answer
- cThe municipalities make the laws that apply in the whole countryKommunerna stiftar de lagar som gäller i hela landet
- dThe municipalities are run by officials appointed by the KingKommunerna styrs av tjänstemän som kungen utser
Why?
Local self-government means that municipalities (kommuner) and regions, with assemblies elected by the people, handle many local matters themselves. They also have the right to collect tax to pay for their work.
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