Denemarken Gouvernement Profiel 2008

Hoofdstad

name: Copenhagen
geographic coordinates: 55 40 N, 12 35 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

Onafhankelijkheid dag

first organized as a unified state in 10th century; in 1849 became a constitutional monarchy

Nationale feestdag

none designated; Constitution Day, 5 Juni (1849) is generally viewed as the National Day

Grondwet

5 Juni 1953 constitution allowed for a unicameral legislature and a female chief of state

Stemmen

18 jaar; universal

uitvoerende macht

chief of state: Queen MARGRETHE II (since 14 January 1972); Heir Apparent Crown Prince FREDERIK, elder son of the monarch (born 26 May 1968)
head of government: Prime Minister Anders Fogh RASMUSSEN (since 27 November 2001)
cabinet: Council of State appointed by the monarch
elections: the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the monarch