SwitzerlandKanton Bern 8 · Canton of Bern
What does the cantonal constitution guarantee the French speakers in the Biel-Seeland electoral district?
In the exam (German)
Was sichert die Kantonsverfassung den Französischsprachigen im Wahlkreis Biel-Seeland zu?
- aA half-canton of their own, Biel-BienneEinen eigenen Halbkanton Biel-Bienne
- bA permanent seat of their own in the Federal CouncilEinen festen eigenen Sitz im Bundesrat
- cFair representation in the Grand CouncilEine angemessene Vertretung im Grossen RatCorrect answer
- dThe sole right to vote in the town of BielDas alleinige Stimmrecht in der Stadt Biel
Why?
The French-speaking minority in the Biel-Seeland electoral district has a right to fair representation in the Grand Council (Grosser Rat). This protects the minority in the bilingual Biel area.
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