Question 100 of 350 · Zurich: politics
How many members does the Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat) of the canton of Zurich have?
Wie viele Regierungsräte hat der Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: C
Why
The Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat) has 7 members. Each one heads one of the 7 directorates of the cantonal administration.
Common mistakes
- D: 180
- 180 is the number of members of the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat), that is, the parliament.
- A: 3
- With only 3 members, the many tasks of the canton could not be divided up.
Topic
Cantonal Government and directorates
The government of the canton of Zurich is called the Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat). It is the executive, that is the executive power. The Cantonal Government has 7 members. They work full-time. Each member heads a directorate. A directorate is a large part of the cantonal administration, similar to a ministry.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.