Danish political system

Denmark has a parliamentary democracy, where the elected parliament, called the Folketing, consists of 179 members. Citizens vote in general elections every four years. The party or coalition with a majority forms the government, led by the Prime Minister. The monarchy is constitutional; the King or Queen has a ceremonial role. Political power is decentralized, with municipalities handling local governance. Denmark emphasizes a welfare state, providing social services like healthcare and education. The political landscape is multi-party, encouraging a range of viewpoints and fostering coalition governments to ensure broad representation.