SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 45 · Democracy and federalism
What does concordance (Konkordanz) mean in Swiss politics?
In the exam (German)
Was bedeutet Konkordanz in der Schweizer Politik?
- aThe strongest party alone forms the whole federal government.Die stärkste Partei stellt allein die ganze Regierung des Bundes.
- bGovernment and opposition take turns every four years.Regierung und Opposition wechseln sich alle vier Jahre ab.
- cThe large parties govern together and look for compromises.Die grossen Parteien regieren gemeinsam und suchen Kompromisse.Correct answer
- dThe cantons elect the federal government directly.Die Kantone wählen die Regierung des Bundes direkt.
Why?
In a concordance democracy, the most important parties are represented in the Federal Council (Bundesrat). People look for solutions with broad support, also because otherwise a referendum may be called against them.
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