Swiss Passport

Question 105 of 350 · Zurich: politics

How can people without a Swiss passport also become politically active in the canton of Zurich?

Wie können im Kanton Zürich auch Personen ohne Schweizer Pass politisch aktiv werden?

Correct answer: B

  1. Awith a referendum.mit einem Referendum.
  2. Bwith a petition.mit einer Petition.
  3. Cwith a seat in the government.mit einem Einsitz in die Regierung.
  4. Dwith a motion in a parliamentary committee.mit einem parlamentarischen Kommissionsantrag.

Why

Any person may submit a petition, even without a Swiss passport. The authority must examine it.

Common mistakes

A: with a referendum.
Only people entitled to vote, that is, Swiss citizens, can sign a referendum.
D: with a motion in a parliamentary committee.
Only elected members of parliament may submit motions in parliament.

Topic

Tasks of the canton, districts, petition

Switzerland has three levels: Confederation, cantons and municipalities. The cantons have their own laws, their own government and their own administration. The Confederation, on the other hand, is responsible for the army, foreign policy, customs and monetary policy. Treaties with the European Union are also concluded by the Confederation.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.