SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 17 · Democracy and federalism
Who can be elected to the Federal Council (Bundesrat)?
In the exam (German)
Wer kann in den Bundesrat gewählt werden?
- aAny Swiss citizen who is eligible for election to the National CouncilJede Schweizerin und jeder Schweizer, die in den Nationalrat wählbar sindCorrect answer
- bOnly people who are currently members of the National Council or the Council of StatesNur Personen, die zurzeit Mitglied des National- oder Ständerats sind
- cOnly people who have previously been members of a cantonal governmentNur Personen, die vorher Mitglied einer Kantonsregierung waren
- dOnly people who are nominated by at least two cantonsNur Personen, die von mindestens zwei Kantonen vorgeschlagen werden
Why?
Any Swiss citizen with the right to vote can be elected (Art. 175 of the Federal Constitution). A seat in parliament is not a requirement, even though many of those elected have sat there before.
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