Regerings

Regeringar (the governments) are the executive branch of a state in most constitutional systems. They are responsible for implementing laws, running public administration, and setting government policy. A regering typically comprises a head of government—such as a prime minister or chancellor—and a cabinet of ministers who lead the principal ministries and agencies. The cabinet is usually collectively responsible to the legislature and must retain its confidence to stay in office.

In many democracies, the regering is formed by the political party or coalition that holds a majority in the legislature. Its tenure depends on parliamentary support; it may resign after elections, lose a vote of confidence, or be replaced by a new coalition. Some systems use a separate head of state (monarch or president) with largely ceremonial duties, while in others the head of state exercises broader powers in appointing the government.

The regering proposes budgets, introduces laws, and directs foreign affairs and national policy, subject to legal and constitutional limits. Accountability mechanisms include parliamentary scrutiny, regular questions and debates, and potential judicial review.

The term is commonly used in Scandinavian languages and in other contexts to describe national administrations; variations exist in how cabinets are formed, how ministers are appointed, and how long they remain in office. Related concepts include cabinet, ministry, and prime minister.