Chapter One

The Realm and the Constitution

Sections 1 – 4

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Section 1This Constitutional Act shall apply to all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark

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This Constitutional Act shall apply to all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Section 2The form of government shall be that of a constitutional monarchy

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The form of government shall be that of a constitutional monarchy. Royal authority shall be inherited by men and women in accordance with the provisions of the Act of Succession to the Throne of March 27th, 1953.

Section 3Legislative authority shall be vested in the King and the Folketing…

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Legislative authority shall be vested in the King and the Folketing conjointly. Executive authority shall be vested in the King. Judicial authority shall be vested in the courts of justice.

Section 4The Evangelical Lutheran Church shall be the established church of…

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church shall be the established church of Denmark, and as such shall be supported by the state.

Source: Retsinformation, Danish state legal information system — retsinformation.dk. Reproduced for education; not an official government publication or legal advice.