Instrument of Government (Sweden)

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The Instrument of Government (Sweden) is one of Sweden’s fundamental constitutional laws that defines the structure of government, the powers of public authorities, and the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms.

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Instrument of Government of Sweden 1

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional document
fundamental law of Sweden
adopted 1974
amendmentProcedure two decisions by the Riksdag with an election in between
appliesTo all public authorities in Sweden
central government
municipalities and regions in Sweden
cameIntoForce 1975
contains provisions on elections to the Riksdag
provisions on financial powers of the state
provisions on referendums
provisions on supervision of public power
country Sweden
defines basic rights and freedoms of individuals
form of government in Sweden
powers of the Government of Sweden
role of the Head of State (the King) in Sweden
role of the Riksdag
structure of public authorities in Sweden
establishes parliamentary system in Sweden
principle of local self-government
principle of popular sovereignty in Sweden
guarantees freedom of assembly
freedom of association
freedom of expression
freedom of information
freedom of worship
protection against discrimination
protection of personal integrity
legalStatus supreme law within Swedish legal order
numberOfFundamentalLawsInSystem 4
officialLanguage Swedish
officialName Regeringsformen
partOf Constitution of Sweden
purpose to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Sweden
to safeguard democracy in Sweden
regulates formation of the Government of Sweden
judicial independence in Sweden
legislative process in Sweden
state administration in Sweden
state of war and emergency powers
vote of no confidence procedures
relatedTo Act of Succession (Sweden)
Freedom of the Press Act (Sweden)
Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression (Sweden)
replaced 1809 Instrument of Government
requires special amendment procedure

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Riksdag constitutionalBasis Instrument of Government (Sweden)
Supreme Court of Sweden constitutionalBasis Instrument of Government (Sweden)
Swedish government constitutionalBasis Instrument of Government (Sweden)
King of Sweden legalBasis Instrument of Government (Sweden)
Swedish Armed Forces legalBasis Instrument of Government (Sweden)
this entity surface form: Instrument of Government of Sweden