SwitzerlandKanton Aargau 34 · Canton of Aargau: Democracy and federalism
On what must the people of Aargau always vote?
In the exam (German)
Worüber muss das Aargauer Volk immer abstimmen?
- aOn every municipal budgetÜber jedes Budget einer Gemeinde
- bOn every amendment to the cantonal constitutionÜber jede Änderung der KantonsverfassungCorrect answer
- cOn every election of a municipal councillorÜber jede Wahl eines Gemeinderats
- dOn every fine issued by the cantonal policeÜber jede Busse der Kantonspolizei
Why?
Amendments to the cantonal constitution are subject to a mandatory referendum (obligatorisches Referendum). They only take effect once the people have approved them.
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The Grand Council passes a law, but not with an absolute majority of all its members (more than half of all members). What happens then?Correct answer:The people must vote on it.
Der Grosse Rat nimmt ein Gesetz an, aber nicht mit der absoluten Mehrheit aller Ratsmitglieder (mehr als die Hälfte von allen). Was gilt dann? — Das Volk muss zwingend darüber abstimmen.
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For how many years are the members of the Grand Council in Aargau elected?Correct answer:4 years
Für wie viele Jahre werden die Mitglieder des Grossen Rates im Aargau gewählt? — 4 Jahre
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What is an Ortsbürgergemeinde in Aargau?Correct answer:The community of the citizens of a place, often with its own forest
Was ist im Aargau eine Ortsbürgergemeinde? — Die Gemeinschaft der Bürger eines Ortes, oft mit eigenem Wald
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In which town do the cantonal parliament and the cantonal government of Aargau have their seat?Correct answer:Aarau
In welcher Stadt haben das Kantonsparlament und die Kantonsregierung des Aargaus ihren Sitz? — Aarau
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