Riksdag

The Riksdag was the second Swedish legislature, established on 3 October 1537 by Charles I after he abolished the traditional Council of Nobles.

History
The Riksdag was established on 3 October 1537 by Charles I in order to quell the traditional noble control of much of Sweden, as the nobles were especially disloyal after the actions of Gustav II and the monarchs after him. It was agreed upon that the King (or Queen) would still have power to pass their own Royal Decrees, whereas the Riksdag would be able to pass their own Laws.

The Riksdag called for 8 seats at the time, though only Stockholm was granted a seat the day the Riksdag was established. On 1 November, the following provinces were assigned seats:
 * Dalaskogen
 * Nyland
 * Goinge
 * Ladoga
 * Risjev
 * Halland
 * Olonets

Debates

 * The first debate of the Riksdag began on 1 November 1537, which decided whether to establish an anti-corruption committee in the nation. The debate ended with success on 9 June 1539.
 * The second debate began on 2 July 1549 regarding funding the expansion of the bureaucracy. The debate ended with success on 12 November 1551. During this time, on 11 December 1555, Stralsund became the ninth Riksdag seat.
 * The third debate began on 29 November 1561 and ended the same day without opposition. The law would accept Gustav III and his children, should he have any, as the true rulers of Sweden due to the extinction of the Drake dynasty.
 * The fourth debate, beginning 9 June 1572, regarded an expansion of the anti-corruption committee. The debate succeeded the same day.
 * The fifth debate, which began on 19 June 1582, proposed funding the expansion of schools and universities across the realm. The debate succeeded on 8 October.
 * The sixth debate, beginning on 1 January 1593, was a second funding expansion of universities, through the use of tax breaks. It passed the same day.
 * The seventh debate began on 25 February 1603 was a document legitimizing Christian I's rule as King of Sweden. The debate ended the same day. During this time, Nya Stockholm got a seat in parliament, specifically on 23 January 1607.