SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 4 · Democracy and federalism
Which task is usually carried out by the municipalities (Gemeinden)?
In the exam (German)
Welche Aufgabe übernehmen in der Regel die Gemeinden?
- aBuilding the national roadsDer Bau der Nationalstrassen
- bLocal household waste collectionDie Kehrichtabfuhr im OrtCorrect answer
- cSwitzerland's foreign policyDie Aussenpolitik der Schweiz
- dIssuing banknotesDie Ausgabe der Banknoten
Why?
Many everyday tasks are carried out by the municipalities, for example waste collection (Kehrichtabfuhr) or the water supply. Foreign policy, money and the national roads (Nationalstrassen) are the responsibility of the Confederation.
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