samhälle
society
People living together in an organised community.
Vi lär oss om det svenska samhället.
Build the Swedish vocabulary used when learning about society and democracy. Read each word, compare the meaning, and try saying it aloud.
society
People living together in an organised community.
Vi lär oss om det svenska samhället.
government agency
A public organisation that carries out decisions and provides services.
En myndighet ska följa lagen.
municipality
The local level of government responsible for services such as schools and social care.
Kommunen ansvarar för många skolor.
region
A level of local government with main responsibility for healthcare.
Regionen ansvarar för sjukvården.
parliament
Sweden’s elected national parliament, which makes laws and decides the state budget.
Riksdagen beslutar om lagar.
government
The national executive that governs the country and carries out the Riksdag’s decisions.
Regeringen styr landet.
election
An event where people choose representatives by voting.
Det är val till riksdagen vart fjärde år.
to vote
To choose a candidate or option in an election or decision.
Medborgare får rösta i riksdagsvalet från 18 års ålder.
freedom of expression
The right to express thoughts and opinions within the limits of the law.
Yttrandefrihet är en viktig demokratisk rättighet.
constitutional law
A fundamental law that sets out how Sweden is governed and protects important rights.
En grundlag skyddar viktiga fri- och rättigheter.
tax
Money paid to the public sector to fund shared services.
Skatt bidrar till att finansiera vård och utbildning.
welfare
Public support and services that help people, such as healthcare, education and social care.
Välfärden omfattar bland annat vård och skola.
right
A freedom or protection that a person is entitled to.
Alla människor har rättigheter.
responsibility / obligation
Something a person is required to do under the law or shared rules.
Alla har en skyldighet att följa lagen.
court
An independent body that decides legal cases.
En domstol prövar mål och tvister.
right of public access
The right to spend time in nature while respecting people, animals and the environment.
Allemansrätten innebär också ansvar att visa hänsyn.
gender equality
Women and men having equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.
Jämställdhet handlar om lika rättigheter och möjligheter.
public sector
Government and municipal organisations that provide public services.
Skolor och vård är delar av den offentliga sektorn.