Folketing
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The Folketing is the Danish parliament, serving as the country's unicameral legislature. It consists of up to 179 members, including representatives from the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The Folketing operates under a system of proportional representation, meaning parties gain seats based on their share of the vote.123
The Prime Minister, typically the leader of the largest party or coalition, heads the government and appoints cabinet ministers in consultation with the Folketing. While members are elected to four-year terms, the Prime Minister can call for new elections at any time. Denmark's political landscape often features coalition governments due to the proportional representation system.23
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