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Stortinget
Institution · Printed March 24, 2026 · politicahub.com/institution/stortinget
supreme legislature of Norway
Key Facts
| institution type | legislature |
| seats | 169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What role does the Stortinget play?
- A: The Stortinget is a legislature. As a legislative body, it is responsible for making laws, approving government budgets, and holding the executive branch accountable. Legislative institutions are central to democratic governance, providing a forum for debate, representation, and policy formation. It operates within Norway's political system.
- Q: How many members does the Stortinget have?
- A: The Stortinget has 169 seats. The number of seats determines the scale of representation and affects voting dynamics, coalition formation, and the distribution of political power within the institution.
- Q: Which country is the Stortinget in?
- A: The Stortinget is a political institution in Norway. It functions within Norway's constitutional and legal system and plays a defined role in the country's governance structure.
Source: politicahub.com/institution/stortinget
Institution Overview
- Type
- legislature
- Seats / Members
- 169
At a Glance
Quick Facts
- 169 seats
- Type: legislature
Details
- institution type
- legislature
- seats
- 169
- wikidata id
- Q109016
- wikimedia commons file
- Stortinget, Oslo, Norway (cropped).jpg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What role does the Stortinget play?
- The Stortinget is a legislature. As a legislative body, it is responsible for making laws, approving government budgets, and holding the executive branch accountable. Legislative institutions are central to democratic governance, providing a forum for debate, representation, and policy formation. It operates within Norway's political system.
- How many members does the Stortinget have?
- The Stortinget has 169 seats. The number of seats determines the scale of representation and affects voting dynamics, coalition formation, and the distribution of political power within the institution.
- Which country is the Stortinget in?
- The Stortinget is a political institution in Norway. It functions within Norway's constitutional and legal system and plays a defined role in the country's governance structure.
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- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
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- Data Coverage
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