Politics of Denmark

The politics of Denmark function within a framework of a parliamentary, representative democracy. The Kingdom of Denmark is a constitutional monarchy, in which the Monarch, currently Queen Margrethe II, is head of state. Executive power is exercised by the Cabinet government , presided over by the Prime Minister  who is first among equals. Legislative power is vested in both the executive and the national parliament . The Judiciary is independent, officially appointed by the monarch and employed until retirement.