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Swedish civics vocabulary

Build the Swedish vocabulary used when learning about society and democracy. Read each word, compare the meaning, and try saying it aloud.

samhälle

society

People living together in an organised community.

Vi lär oss om det svenska samhället.

myndighet

government agency

A public organisation that carries out decisions and provides services.

En myndighet ska följa lagen.

kommun

municipality

The local level of government responsible for services such as schools and social care.

Kommunen ansvarar för många skolor.

region

region

A level of local government with main responsibility for healthcare.

Regionen ansvarar för sjukvården.

riksdag

parliament

Sweden’s elected national parliament, which makes laws and decides the state budget.

Riksdagen beslutar om lagar.

regering

government

The national executive that governs the country and carries out the Riksdag’s decisions.

Regeringen styr landet.

val

election

An event where people choose representatives by voting.

Det är val till riksdagen vart fjärde år.

rösta

to vote

To choose a candidate or option in an election or decision.

Medborgare får rösta i riksdagsvalet från 18 års ålder.

yttrandefrihet

freedom of expression

The right to express thoughts and opinions within the limits of the law.

Yttrandefrihet är en viktig demokratisk rättighet.

grundlag

constitutional law

A fundamental law that sets out how Sweden is governed and protects important rights.

En grundlag skyddar viktiga fri- och rättigheter.

skatt

tax

Money paid to the public sector to fund shared services.

Skatt bidrar till att finansiera vård och utbildning.

välfärd

welfare

Public support and services that help people, such as healthcare, education and social care.

Välfärden omfattar bland annat vård och skola.

rättighet

right

A freedom or protection that a person is entitled to.

Alla människor har rättigheter.

skyldighet

responsibility / obligation

Something a person is required to do under the law or shared rules.

Alla har en skyldighet att följa lagen.

domstol

court

An independent body that decides legal cases.

En domstol prövar mål och tvister.

allemansrätt

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.

jämställdhet

gender equality

Women and men having equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities.

Jämställdhet handlar om lika rättigheter och möjligheter.

offentlig sektor

public sector

Government and municipal organisations that provide public services.

Skolor och vård är delar av den offentliga sektorn.