Constitution of Norway consolidated through the 2024 amendments
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- Norway
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- 48
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- English
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- in force
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Provision text
Official sourceArticle 48
If the royal line has died out, and no successor to the throne has been designated, then a
new Queen or King shall be chosen by the Storting. Meanwhile, the executive power shall be
exercised in accordance with Article 40.
C. Rights of Citizens and The Legislative Power
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