What is the Riksdag: The Riksdag is the Swedish parliament and is the main decision-making body in Sweden. The Riksdag is based upon the Swedish constitution and is responsible for various matters that affect the country; this includes electing a prime minister, central government budget and adapting new laws. The Riksdag must every four years have an election were the citizens of Sweden will vote on different political parties on who they want in the Riksdag. Inside the Riksdag are 349 members and
the Riksdag (the Swedish Parliament) county councils and municipalities. People can also influence Swedish politics in other ways like taking part in referendums, joining a political party or commenting on reports presented by the Government. The 349-member Riksdag is Sweden’s primary representative forum. The entire Riksdag is chosen by direct elections based on suffrage for all Swedish citizens aged 18 or over who live in Sweden. Since 1971, Sweden has had a unicameral (one-chamber) Riksdag. General
Sweden 1. State (also included is additional basic information): Sweden, a fairly small country, located in Northwestern Europe on the Scandinavian Peninsula, shares its borders with Norway on the right, and Finland on the left. The northern region of Sweden is within the artic circle whereas the south is more temperate with heavily cultivated fertile land. It is known for its cold winters and large forests. It is ranked 83rd in the world population with over 8.9 million people. It is