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The Constitution, chapter 4, states that members of Parliament (the Folketing) are elected for a four-year term. However, the Prime Minister may, at any time, call a parliamentary election. A total of 179 members are elected to the Danish parliament, including two in the Faroe Islands and two in Greenland. Any person who has reached the age of 18, has Danish nationality and permanent residence in the realm has the right to vote. Prospective voters must not have been declared legally incompetent. Persons who have the right to vote will normally also be eligible for the Danish Parliament.
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