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Question 125 of 350 · Municipalities and the city of Zurich

What is the municipality responsible for?

Wofür ist die Gemeinde zuständig?

Correct answer: D

  1. AUniversities of applied sciencesFachhochschulen
  2. BMonetary policyGeldpolitik
  3. CCivilian serviceZivildienst
  4. DResidents' registration officeEinwohnerkontrolle

Why

The residents' registration office is an office of the municipality. You go there to register when you arrive, leave or move.

Common mistakes

A: Universities of applied sciences
Universities of applied sciences are a matter for the canton.
C: Civilian service
Civilian service is organised by the Confederation.
B: Monetary policy
Monetary policy is the task of the Swiss National Bank, so it is at federal level.

Topic

Tasks of the municipality

The municipalities are the lowest of the three political levels. For people they are often the first point of contact. They carry out many tasks for which neither the Confederation nor the canton is responsible. Each municipality decides itself in its municipal code (Gemeindeordnung) how it is organised. The municipality is close to the people and knows the local situation.

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.