Instrument of Government (1974)

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The Instrument of Government (1974) is Sweden’s fundamental constitutional law that defines the structure of the state, the powers of public authorities, and the protection of citizens’ rights in its modern parliamentary democracy.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional document
fundamental law of Sweden
adoptedBy Riksdag NERFINISHED
appliesTo citizens of Sweden
public authorities in Sweden
cameIntoForce 1975
contains provisions on freedom of assembly
provisions on freedom of association
provisions on freedom of expression
provisions on fundamental rights and freedoms
provisions on legality of public power
provisions on protection against discrimination
provisions on protection of personal integrity
provisions on public administration principles
provisions on the rule of law
country Sweden
defines basic rights and freedoms of citizens in Sweden
form of government in Sweden
powers of public authorities in Sweden
structure of the state in Sweden
definesStatusOf King of Sweden as ceremonial head of state
establishes parliamentary system in Sweden
role of the Riksdag as the central legislative body
hasPart Chapter on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Chapter on Judicial Power
Chapter on the Government
Chapter on the Head of State
Chapter on the Riksdag
language Swedish
legalStatus supreme law in Sweden
legislativeBody Riksdag NERFINISHED
limits political powers of the monarch
partOf Constitution of Sweden NERFINISHED
regulates dissolution of the Riksdag
elections to the Riksdag
formation of the Government of Sweden
judicial power in Sweden
local self-government in Sweden
procedure for appointing the Prime Minister
relationship between the Government and the Riksdag
role of cabinet ministers in Sweden
role of the Prime Minister of Sweden
state administration in Sweden
vote of no confidence in the Government
replaced Instrument of Government (1809) NERFINISHED
requiresForAmendment two decisions by the Riksdag with an election in between
underpins Sweden’s modern parliamentary democracy
yearAdopted 1974

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Swedish Crown constitutionalInstrument Instrument of Government (1974)
1809 Instrument of Government followedBy Instrument of Government (1974)
this entity surface form: 1974 Instrument of Government