Swedish Democratization
A history of Swedish democratization.
For the less democratic side of these events, see the Kingdom of Sweden.
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Regeringsformen of 1634
In 1634, during the regency of Oxenstierna, a proto-constitution was produced as the regeringsformen (Instrument of Government). It formally assigned governmental powers to officers while avoiding mention of royal powers.
Regeringsformen of 1719
Regeringsformen of 1809