Stortingsrepresentantene

Stortingsrepresentantene are the elected members of the Storting, which is the Norwegian Parliament. They are responsible for representing the people of Norway and making laws. The Storting is a unicameral legislature, meaning it has only one chamber. The number of representatives is determined by the proportion of votes each party receives in national elections. Currently, there are 169 representatives.

Representatives are elected for a term of four years. They are organized into political parties, and these parties form the basis of the government. The Storting is divided into two chambers for legislative work: the Odelsting and the Lagting. However, this division is largely formal and does not represent separate powers. The Storting as a whole considers and passes laws.

Key functions of the Stortingsrepresentantene include proposing and debating legislation, scrutinizing the actions of the government, approving the national budget, and holding the government accountable. They serve on various committees that specialize in different policy areas, such as finance, justice, and foreign affairs, where detailed work on legislation and oversight takes place. The representatives are expected to act in the best interests of their constituents and the nation as a whole.