Question 111 of 350 · Zurich: politics
How many people represent the canton of Zurich in the Council of States?
Wie viele Personen sind für den Kanton Zürich im Ständerat?
Correct answer: C
Why
In the Council of States, each full canton has 2 seats, regardless of its size. That is why Zurich also has only 2.
Common mistakes
- D: 7
- 7 is the number of members of the Zurich Cantonal Government.
- A: 13
- Zurich has many seats in the National Council, not in the Council of States.
Topic
Cantonal Council and Council of States
The parliament of the canton of Zurich is called the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat). It is the legislature, that is the legislative power. The Cantonal Council has 180 members. It makes the cantonal laws and every year decides on the canton's budget. It also supervises the government and the administration. Some judges are also elected by the Cantonal Council.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.