Swiss Passport

Question 123 of 350 · Municipalities and the city of Zurich

Citizens can make political decisions at municipal level by . . .

Bürgerinnen und Bürger können auf Gemeindeebene politisch entscheiden, indem sie . . .

Correct answer: D

  1. Aregularly attending public festivals.regelmässig an Volksfesten teilnehmen.
  2. Bpaying their taxes on time.die Steuern rechtzeitig bezahlen.
  3. Ctaking part in associations.in Vereinen mitwirken.
  4. Dtaking part in elections and popular votes.an Wahlen und Abstimmungen teilnehmen.

Why

Making political decisions means voting in elections and popular votes. Citizens also do this in the municipality.

Common mistakes

C: taking part in associations.
Associations are important for living together, but they do not make political decisions for the municipality.
B: paying their taxes on time.
Paying taxes is an obligation, but not a political decision.

Topic

Municipal assembly, municipal council, City Council

In the canton of Zurich there are 160 political municipalities (as of 2026). The learning brochures say «over 150». In the past there were more. Some municipalities have merged; this is called a municipal merger. The largest municipality is the city of Zurich; many others are small villages. In all municipalities, citizens have a say by taking part in elections and popular votes. The ballot papers are counted by the electoral office.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Municipalities and the city of Zurich

Sources

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