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Riksdag (rēks`däg, rēks`tä), national parliament of Sweden, formed in 1866. Originally a two-chamber legislature, it became a single chamber body in 1971. Representation in the chamber is proportional. Members are elected by universal suffrage for a term of three years. The cabinet is responsible to the Riksdag. A new constitution, effective in Jan., 1975, which eliminated the monarch's residual authority, gave the speaker of the Riksdag rather than the king the right to appoint a new premier. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As of September 2006, Sweden led industrial democracies, with 165 women in the Riksdag, its version of Congress. And grandfather August, who changed his name to Lindbergh after immigrating to America from Sweden, where he was a member of the Riksdag and a friend of King Charles XV, had borne his burden as well. The Crown Princess is preparing herself for her future role as Head of State by getting insights into the workings of the Swedish Riksdag (Parliament), the Government and other parts of Swedish society. |
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