SwedenSveriges demokratiska system 9 · Sweden's democratic system
In 1980 a changed rule on succession to the throne came into force. What does it say?
In the exam (Swedish)
År 1980 började en ändrad regel om tronföljden att gälla. Vad säger den?
- aThe eldest child inherits the throne, whether it is a girl or a boyDet äldsta barnet ärver tronen, oavsett om det är en flicka eller en pojkeCorrect answer
- bThe King chooses for himself which of his children will take over the throne after himKungen väljer själv vem av sina barn som ska ta över tronen efter sig
- cThe Riksdag chooses a new king or queen at every electionRiksdagen väljer en ny kung eller drottning i samband med varje val
- dOnly sons may inherit the throne, but the eldest son comes before the younger onesBara söner får ärva tronen, men den äldste sonen går före de yngre
Why?
In the past, only men could inherit the Swedish throne. Since the change to the fundamental law that applies from 1980, the throne goes to the eldest child, whatever their sex.
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