A CONTINUOUS POWER IN CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE: THE SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

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A CONTINUOUS POWER IN CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE: THE SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

A CONTINUOUS POWER IN CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE: THE SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

Authors : Abdulkadir Yıldız

Pages : 71-110

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Publication Date : 2025-08-06

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) has played a continuous and central role in shaping the country’s constitutional framework. Unlike many other countries where constitutional changes require external ratification or referendums, Sweden’s system allows the Riksdag itself to initiate and approve amendments, provided they pass through a structured legislative process. This paper examines the historical development of Sweden’s constitutional evolution, emphasizing the unique mechanisms that enable parliamentary sovereignty in legal transformation. By analyzing key constitutional changes, including the shift to a unicameral system in 1971 and subsequent reforms, this study highlights how the Riksdag functions as both a legislative and constitutional authority. The findings suggest that this system promotes stability while allowing for adaptability, ensuring that Sweden\\\'s governance structure remains responsive to societal needs and democratic principles.
Keywords : Amendment power, constituent assemble, parliamentary sovereignty, Riksdag, Sweden.

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