GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM
Norway follows a unitary system of government, one in which most of the country's power is located within one central government.
Norway's government is a constitutional monarchy. This means a king/queen acts as a "Head of State," but governs under the rules of a constitution. An elected parliament handles legislation issues. Chief of State: King Harald V (since 1991) - married to Queen Sonja Heir: Prince Haakon Magnus (son of King Harald V) Executive Branch:
19 Regional Governments/Administrative Divisions:
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