NorwayDemokrati 18 · Democracy and human rights
Who, in practice, exercises the executive power in Norway, that is, puts laws and decisions into effect?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hvem utøver i praksis den utøvende makten i Norge, det vil si setter lover og vedtak ut i livet?
- aThe courtsDomstolene
- bThe StortingStortinget
- cThe governmentRegjeringenCorrect answer
Why?
The government runs the country and makes sure that the laws and decisions of the Storting are carried out. It has the executive power (den utøvende makten).
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