SwitzerlandKanton Bern 14 · Canton of Bern
Which building is the seat of the Grand Council (Grosser Rat) of the canton of Bern?
In the exam (German)
Welches Gebäude ist der Sitz des Grossen Rates des Kantons Bern?
- aThe town hall (Rathaus) in BernDas Rathaus in BernCorrect answer
- bThe congress centre (Kongresshaus) in BielDas Kongresshaus in Biel
- cThun Castle (Schloss Thun)Das Schloss Thun
- dThe Federal Palace (Bundeshaus)Das Bundeshaus
Why?
The seat of the Grand Council is the town hall (Rathaus) in Bern's old town. The federal parliament, by contrast, meets in the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus).
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