Swiss Passport

Question 195 of 350 · School and everyday life

Who may found an association?

Wer darf einen Verein gründen?

Correct answer: C

  1. Aonly people with a record of sporting achievementnur Personen mit einem sportlichen Leistungsausweis
  2. Bonly people above a certain incomenur Personen ab einem bestimmten Einkommen
  3. Cevery person in Switzerlandjede Person in der Schweiz
  4. Dall women and men aged 21 and overalle Frauen und Männer ab 21 Jahren

Why

Freedom of association is a fundamental right. That is why every person in Switzerland may found an association.

Common mistakes

D: all women and men aged 21 and over
There is no minimum age of 21 for founding an association. You are already of legal age at 18.

Topic

Associations

In Switzerland there are very many associations and clubs, for example for sport, music or culture. Many people volunteer in them. The Constitution guarantees freedom of association. This means: every person may found an association, join an association or leave it. There are no conditions such as income, sex or a minimum age of 21.

Living in Switzerland · School and everyday life

Sources

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