A Lion, A King, and a Wardrobe - Sweden 1617 (Interactive AAR) - The Riksdag

[Elias Tarfarius]

A Lion, A King, and a Wardrobe - Sweden 1617

An Interactive AAR

The Riksdag​

Here sits the Riksdag, which (luckily for the wider audience of this aar) was formed in the start year of this scenario, 1617. Here's background info on the body and its powers:

In 1617, the Riksdag Ordinance was passed. The Riksdag, at that time, was more of an advisory board about taxes and local matters. The Ordinance made the Riksdag a representative body, outlining the four estates (Noblity, Clergy, Townsmen, Peasants) in which to divide the Swedish population and appointing their representation to the government.

In 1634, the Riksdag was formalized into a working parliament, gaining validation from the State Council. Because of the strong central monarchy, the legislature remained weak, but its consent was needed to pass any new taxes. Although it was weak, any parliament was quite modern for 17th century Europe.

So, any bum can come off the street can come in and suggest a new direction for the government, but for now, the Riksdag's only power is the ablity to prevent an outrageous raise in taxes. All that wonderful stuff will be done in this thread. For now, the Riksdag is closed and not in session but member may come and wander about or leave letters for the secretary to take to the King or the Ministers.