Löggjafar

Löggjafar refers to the process and products of lawmaking in a political system. It encompasses both the enactment of statutes and the statutes themselves that govern a state. The term is closely related to löggjafarvaldið, the legislative power, typically exercised by an elected parliament. The executive may initiate legislation and submit frumvarp (bills) to the legislature, while the judiciary interprets and applies enacted laws.

The legislative process typically follows a sequence: introduction of a bill; committee review and public input; debates and amendments in the plenary; final votes. If approved, the bill becomes law through promulgation and publication; in some systems it may require additional steps such as presidential assent or referendum.

Statutory law is usually the primary source of public law, setting general rules and obligations, with other sources including the constitution, case law, and regulatory provisions issued by the executive.

Löggjafar can also be seen as a continuous political process shaped by representation, accountability, and public debate. In parliamentary democracies, löggjafar is central to policy making, as legislatures define the legal framework within which government and society operate.

See also: legislative process, statutes, constitution, parliament, frumvarp.