Politics Of Norway
Politics in Norway take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy. Executive power is exercised by the King's council, the cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of Norway. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Storting, elected within a multi-party system. The Judiciary is independent of the executive branch and the legislature.
Read more about Politics Of Norway: Constitutional Development, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Political Parties and Elections, Judicial Branch, Impeachment, Administrative Divisions, Dependent Areas, International Organization Participation
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