SwitzerlandKanton Bern 7 · Canton of Bern
What does the cantonal constitution guarantee the Bernese Jura in the Grand Council (Grosser Rat)?
In the exam (German)
Was garantiert die Kantonsverfassung dem Berner Jura im Grossen Rat?
- aThe presidency every yearDas Präsidium in jedem Jahr
- bA right of veto on all lawsEin Vetorecht bei allen Gesetzen
- cHalf of all the seats in the councilDie Hälfte aller Sitze im Rat
- dA fixed number of seatsEine bestimmte Zahl von SitzenCorrect answer
Why?
The cantonal constitution guarantees the Bernese Jura 12 seats in the Grand Council. This way the French-speaking minority is always represented.
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