Question 101 of 350 · Zurich: politics
What is the name of a directorate of the canton of Zurich?
Wie heisst eine Direktion des Kanton Zürichs?
Correct answer: B
Why
The Directorate of Building is one of the 7 directorates. It is responsible, for example, for cantonal roads, waters and the environment.
Common mistakes
- D: Directorate of Military Affairs
- The military is a matter for the Confederation, so the canton of Zurich has no Directorate of Military Affairs.
- A: Directorate of Tourism
- Tourism belongs to the Directorate of Economic Affairs; there is no separate Directorate of Tourism.
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.