SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 3 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
What does freedom of religion and conscience (Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit) allow?
In the exam (German)
Was erlaubt die Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit?
- aEveryone must belong to one of the officially recognised churches.Jede Person muss einer der Landeskirchen angehören.
- bEach canton decides the religion of its residents.Jeder Kanton bestimmt die Religion seiner Einwohner.
- cReligious ceremonies are only allowed in churches.Religiöse Feiern sind nur in Kirchen erlaubt.
- dEveryone may freely choose or change their religion.Jede Person darf ihre Religion frei wählen oder wechseln.Correct answer
Why?
The Federal Constitution protects the free choice of religion. No one may be forced to join or to stay in a religious community; leaving it is possible at any time.
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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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An association wants to hold a demonstration (Kundgebung) on the main square of a town. What does it usually need?Correct answer:A permit from the authorities, usually the municipality
Ein Verein will auf dem Hauptplatz einer Stadt eine Kundgebung durchführen. Was braucht er in der Regel? — Eine Bewilligung der Behörde, meist der Gemeinde
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What does freedom of residence (Niederlassungsfreiheit) mean for Swiss citizens?Correct answer:They may settle anywhere in Switzerland.
Was bedeutet die Niederlassungsfreiheit für Schweizerinnen und Schweizer? — Sie dürfen sich an jedem Ort der Schweiz niederlassen.
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Our own practice questions on the facts of the Federal Constitution and the official information of the Confederation and the cantons of Zurich, Aargau and Bern. They are not the questions of the cantonal tests, and no wording from the cantonal question catalogues has been reused. Each question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations are ours, made with AI; in the test the questions are in German. We are not affiliated with the Confederation, the cantons or the communes.
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