Election Guide 2002 - Sweden.se

Contents
Foreword.............................................................5
The Swedish political system....................................7
Historical background........................................7
Governments, 1932-2002..................................7
How the system works today.................................9
Parliamentary elections since 1973...................11
Local government............................................13
The mechanics of the election system......................15
The right to vote................................................15
Eligibility..........................................................15
The status of political parties in electoral legislation.15
Voting...............................................................16
Counting the votes............................................16
Constituencies and distribution of seats..............16
Registration of a party’s name............................18
Personalised votes...........................................18
The Parliamentary parties introduce themselves.......19
The Centre Party...............................................20
The Christian Democratic Party...........................30
The Green Party................................................42
The Left Party....................................................54
The Liberal Party...............................................64
The Moderate Party...........................................74
The Social Democratic Party..............................86
Contact information..............................................96
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