SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 32 · Canton of Zurich
How many voters must sign a cantonal popular initiative (Volksinitiative) in the canton of Zurich?
In the exam (German)
Wie viele Stimmberechtigte müssen eine kantonale Volksinitiative im Kanton Zürich unterschreiben?
- a100,000100 000
- b6,0006000Correct answer
- c3,0003000
- d50,00050 000
Why?
A cantonal popular initiative needs the signatures of 6,000 voters. It then goes to a popular vote, even if the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat) rejects it.
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