Regeringsformen
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Regeringsformen is the Swedish constitution’s core fundamental law that defines the structure of government, the powers of public authorities, and the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Instrument of Government | 3 |
| Regeringsformen canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Regeringsformen Context triple: [Instrument of Government (Sweden), officialName, Regeringsformen]
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Instrument of Government
The Instrument of Government was the written constitution that established Oliver Cromwell’s Protectorate and defined the structure and powers of its government in mid-17th-century England.
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The Political System
The Political System is a foundational work of political science by David Easton that introduced a systems-theory approach to analyzing political life and processes.
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Staatsbewind
Staatsbewind was the collective executive council that governed the Batavian Republic in the early 19th century, replacing earlier forms of Dutch republican leadership.
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The Legislative System
"The Legislative System" is a seminal political science work by Heinz Eulau that analyzes how legislatures are structured, how they function, and how they interact with broader political and social systems.
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Bhaca polity
The Bhaca polity is a traditional Xhosa-speaking chiefdom in South Africa, historically centered in the Eastern Cape and known for its distinct lineage and cultural identity within the broader Xhosa world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Regeringsformen Target entity description: Regeringsformen is the Swedish constitution’s core fundamental law that defines the structure of government, the powers of public authorities, and the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.
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A.
Instrument of Government
The Instrument of Government was the written constitution that established Oliver Cromwell’s Protectorate and defined the structure and powers of its government in mid-17th-century England.
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B.
The Political System
The Political System is a foundational work of political science by David Easton that introduced a systems-theory approach to analyzing political life and processes.
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C.
Staatsbewind
Staatsbewind was the collective executive council that governed the Batavian Republic in the early 19th century, replacing earlier forms of Dutch republican leadership.
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D.
The Legislative System
"The Legislative System" is a seminal political science work by Heinz Eulau that analyzes how legislatures are structured, how they function, and how they interact with broader political and social systems.
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E.
Bhaca polity
The Bhaca polity is a traditional Xhosa-speaking chiefdom in South Africa, historically centered in the Eastern Cape and known for its distinct lineage and cultural identity within the broader Xhosa world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
constitutional document
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fundamental law ⓘ part of the Constitution of Sweden ⓘ |
| adoptedVersion | 1974 års regeringsform ⓘ |
| amendmentProcedure | requires two decisions by the Riksdag with an election in between ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction | Kingdom of Sweden ⓘ |
| bindingOn |
central government
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municipalities and regions ⓘ public authorities in Sweden ⓘ |
| country | Sweden ⓘ |
| defines |
basic rules for the exercise of public power
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form of government in Sweden ⓘ relationship between the Riksdag and the Government ⓘ structure of public authorities in Sweden ⓘ |
| effectiveDate | 1975-01-01 ⓘ |
| establishes |
local self-government
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parliamentary system in Sweden ⓘ role of the Government as the executive power ⓘ role of the Riksdag as the central representative body ⓘ role of the courts as independent ⓘ |
| guarantees |
freedom of assembly
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freedom of association ⓘ freedom of expression ⓘ freedom of religion ⓘ fundamental rights and freedoms ⓘ protection against arbitrary deprivation of liberty ⓘ protection against discrimination ⓘ protection of personal integrity ⓘ |
| language | Swedish ⓘ |
| legalHierarchy | higher than ordinary law ⓘ |
| legalStatus | supreme law ⓘ |
| officialName | Regeringsformen self-link ⓘ |
| officialNameInEnglish |
Regeringsformen
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Instrument of Government
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| partOf |
Sveriges grundlagar
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Constitution of Sweden ⓘ
surface form:
Swedish Constitution
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| promulgatedBy |
Riksdag
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surface form:
Riksdagen
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| regulates |
budget process
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formation of the Government ⓘ judicial review of public power ⓘ legislative process ⓘ state of emergency rules ⓘ vote of no confidence procedures ⓘ |
| replaced | 1809 års regeringsform ⓘ |
| requires |
objectivity and impartiality of public authorities
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public power to be exercised under the law ⓘ respect for human rights ⓘ |
| togetherWith |
Act of Succession (Sweden)
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surface form:
Successionsordningen
Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression (Sweden) ⓘ
surface form:
Tryckfrihetsförordningen
Yttrandefrihetsgrundlagen ⓘ |
| yearAdopted | 1974 ⓘ |
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Subject: Regeringsformen Description of subject: Regeringsformen is the Swedish constitution’s core fundamental law that defines the structure of government, the powers of public authorities, and the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.
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