Question 106 of 350 · Zurich: politics
How many members does the government of the canton of Zurich have?
Wie viele Mitglieder hat die Regierung des Kantons Zürich?
Correct answer: A
Why
The Zurich government is the Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat). It always has 7 members.
Common mistakes
- C: 5
- The number is fixed in the constitution: 7, not 5.
- D: depending on the tasks at hand.
- The number does not change depending on the tasks. It is fixed.
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.