SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 33 · Canton of Zurich
In the canton of Zurich, how many voters can call a referendum against a law passed by the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat) by signing it?
In the exam (German)
Wie viele Stimmberechtigte können im Kanton Zürich mit ihrer Unterschrift ein Referendum gegen ein Gesetz des Kantonsrats ergreifen?
- a1,0001000
- b3,0003000Correct answer
- c6,0006000
- d50,00050 000
Why?
With 3,000 signatures, a law or another decision of the Cantonal Council goes to a popular vote (Volksreferendum).
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