Act of Union and Security

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The Act of Union and Security was proposed by king Gustav III of Sweden to the assembled Estates of the Realm during the Riksdag of 1789. It was a document, adding to the Swedish Constitution of 1772 new provisions and divisions of power. The King strengthened his grip on power, while at the same time riding on a popular wave that also meant the decrease in aristocratic power.

Some of the changes included:

  • Only the king could propose new laws.
  • The Council of State was banished, and the king could choose as many councilors as he pleased (or none).
  • Tax policy was still vested in the Riksdag.
  • The judicial functions of the Council of State is now vested in the newly established Högsta Domstolen (The Supreme Court).

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