SwitzerlandKanton Bern 13 · Canton of Bern
For how many years is the Grand Council (Grosser Rat) of the canton of Bern elected?
In the exam (German)
Für wie viele Jahre wird der Grosse Rat des Kantons Bern gewählt?
- aFour yearsVier JahreCorrect answer
- bTwo yearsZwei Jahre
- cSix yearsSechs Jahre
- dThree yearsDrei Jahre
Why?
The people elect a new Grand Council every four years. The election uses proportional representation (Proporz).
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