_#_Independence: 6 June 1809, constitutional monarchy established
_#_Constitution: 1 January 1975
_#_Legal system: civil law system influenced by customary law; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations
_#_National holiday: Day of the Swedish Flag, 6 June
_#_Executive branch: monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
_#_Legislative branch: unicameral Parliament (Riksdag)
_#_Judicial branch: Supreme Court (Hogsta Domstolen)
_#_Leaders:
Chief of State—King CARL XVI Gustaf (since 19 September 1973);
Heir Apparent Princess VICTORIA Ingrid Alice Desiree, daughter of the
King (born 14 July 1977);
Head of Government—Prime Minister Carl BILDT (since 3 October 1991)