NorwayDemokrati 25 · Democracy and human rights
Who leads the work of the government?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hvem leder arbeidet i regjeringen?
- aThe President of the StortingStortingspresidenten
- bThe Chief Justice of the Supreme CourtHøyesteretts justitiarius
- cThe prime ministerStatsministerenCorrect answer
Why?
The prime minister (statsministeren) is the head of the government. He or she leads the work of the other ministers.
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