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Government

Norway
  • English
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    If so many Members are prevented due to lawful absence from attending3 that not more than half of the stipulated number are present, the requisite number of other men or women shall be temporarily appointed to take a seat in the Council of State. (Art. 29)
  • Norwegian
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    Hindres så mange ved lovlig forfall fra å møte at ikke mer enn halvdelen av det bestemte antall medlemmer er til stede, skal andre menn eller kvinner i nødvendig antall konstitueres til å ta sete i statsrådet. (§ 29)

Government

Norway
  • English
    The King himself chooses a Council from among Norwegian citizens who are entitled to vote. This Council shall consist of a Prime Minister and at least seven other Members.
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    Husband and wife, parent and child or two siblings may never sit at the same time in the Council of State. (Art. 12)
  • Norwegian
    Kongen velger selv et råd av stemmeberettigede norske borgere. Dette råd skal bestå av en statsminister og i det minste syv andre medlemmer.
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    Ektefeller, foreldre og barn eller to søsken må ikke på samme tid ha sete i statsrådet. (§ 12)