SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 43 · Democracy and federalism
What is the "Parole" of a political party?
In the exam (German)
Was ist die «Parole» einer politischen Partei?
- aIts recommendation on how to vote in a popular voteIhre Empfehlung, wie man bei einer Abstimmung stimmen sollCorrect answer
- bThe fee its members pay every yearDer Beitrag, den ihre Mitglieder jedes Jahr bezahlen
- cIts motion to dissolve Parliament earlyIhr Antrag, das Parlament vorzeitig aufzulösen
- dIts list of candidates for the election of the Federal CouncilIhre Liste mit Kandidierenden für die Bundesratswahl
Why?
Before every vote, the parties decide on a "Parole": Yes, No, or no recommendation (Stimmfreigabe). In this way they take part in forming public opinion (Art. 137 of the Federal Constitution, BV); but the voters must decide for themselves.
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