SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 1 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
Since when has Switzerland's current Federal Constitution (Bundesverfassung) been in force?
In the exam (German)
Seit wann gilt die heutige Bundesverfassung der Schweiz?
- a20002000Correct answer
- b18741874
- c19711971
- d18481848
Why?
The people and the cantons (Volk und Stände) accepted the new, totally revised Federal Constitution in 1999. It has been in force since 1 January 2000 and replaced the Constitution of 1874.
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What does equality before the law (Rechtsgleichheit) in the Federal Constitution mean?Correct answer:Authorities must treat equal cases in the same way.
Was bedeutet die Rechtsgleichheit in der Bundesverfassung? — Behörden müssen gleiche Fälle gleich behandeln.
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What does freedom of religion and conscience (Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit) allow?Correct answer:Everyone may freely choose or change their religion.
Was erlaubt die Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit? — Jede Person darf ihre Religion frei wählen oder wechseln.
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From what age may a young person in Switzerland decide on their own religion?Correct answer:From 16
Ab welchem Alter darf ein Jugendlicher in der Schweiz selbst über seine Religion entscheiden? — Ab 16 Jahren
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Freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit) is a fundamental right. What is still forbidden?Correct answer:Publicly calling for hatred against people because of their religion
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht. Was ist trotzdem verboten? — Öffentlich zu Hass gegen Menschen wegen ihrer Religion aufrufen
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