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invasions. The Norwegian military forces must not be employed in
the service of foreign powers, and in times of peace they must only
be stationed within the territory of Norway. For a time not
exceeding six weeks a year the king may, however, for the purpose
of common manoeuvres call into one of the united kingdoms the nearest
forces of the other, but their number must not exceed 3000 men.
The troops of the line must not be used for an offensive war
without the consent of the Storthing.
According to § 20 of the fundamental law the king has the
right to assemble troops. He can declare war and conclude peace.
Before he begins a war, he must consult the Norwegian
government and demand a report on the state of the finances and the
national defence; after which the question is treated in a council
of all the members of the ministries of both kingdoms.
The Norwegian constitution is silent about the limits of the
king’s right to conclude treaties with foreign powers. But it has
never been considered doubtful that the approbation of the
legislature is necessary for every treaty imposing duties upon
individuals or obligations upon the state, whether they involve
disbursements or narrow the sphere of action of the Storthing
in legislative or other matters. In this respect the Norwegian
practice does not differ from the practice of most other
constitutional monarchies. The approbation of the Storthing is always
reserved as far as necessary.
Finally the collection of the imposts and contributions fixed
by the Storthing, the administration of the treasury and public
finances, of the domains of the state and of the state privileges
belong to the government. By virtue of the royal prerogative of
issuing edicts affecting the customs duties (see page 176), the king
can suspend the collection of an export or import duty which he
finds too heavy. When the Storthing meets, however, it has the
final decision in these matters.
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