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How many members does the Executive Council (Regierungsrat), the government of the canton of Aargau, have?

In the exam (German)

Aus wie vielen Mitgliedern besteht der Regierungsrat, die Regierung des Kantons Aargau?

  1. a33
  2. b99
  3. c77
  4. d55Correct answer

Why?

Aargau's Executive Council has five members. For comparison: the Federal Council (Bundesrat) has seven.

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