Constitutional Law in Sweden

Thorough coverage by a local expert fully describes the political system, the historicalbackground, the role of treaties, legislation, jurisprudence, and administrative regulations.The discussion of the form and structure of government outlines its legal status, thejurisdiction and workings of the central state organs, the subdivisions of the state, itsdecentralized authorities, and concepts of citizenship. Special issues include the legalposition of aliens, foreign relations, taxing and spending powers, emergency laws, thepower of the military, and the constitutional relationship between church and state. Detailsare presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms andconcepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance.