Denmark has a constitutional monarchy with a unicameral legislature called the Folketing. The monarch is the ceremonial head of state but appoints the prime minister, generally the leader of the largest party or coalition. The government is headed by the prime minister, who, along with cabinet ministers, runs various departments. Acts passed by the Folketing must be signed by the monarch and countersigned by a cabinet member to become law. The cabinet must resign if faced with a vote of no confidence. The 1953 constitution established unicameralism, popular referenda, and the ombudsman office.
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