Danish Folketing

The Danish Folketing is the national parliament of Denmark, responsible for making laws and governing the country. It consists of 179 members, elected every four years by the public. The Folketing debates and votes on legislation, oversees the government, and represents the interests of Danish citizens. It operates within a parliamentary democracy, meaning the government is accountable to the Folketing. Political parties play a significant role, and coalition governments are common due to the proportional representation system used in elections, allowing diverse political viewpoints to be represented in the parliament.