Democracy

The Parliament

The Parliament's main tasks are to process proposed legislation and pass the nation's laws, to control the government's use of power and to process and pass the state's yearly budget.

The courts of justice

The courts of justice hold the judicial power in Denmark. They decide if a person has broken the country's laws. They also settle disagreements between 2 parties in civil cases.

Elections and voting

The voters decide who will sit in Parliament, municipal councils, regional councils and the European Parliament.

The Government

The Government governs the country via their ministries and according to the laws passed by Parliament.

The Constitutional Act

The Constitutional Act is the Danish constitution. It describes, among other things, the organisation of the Danish democracy, the citizen's rights and duties, and the tripartition of power.