SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 5 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
Freedom of expression (Meinungsfreiheit) is a fundamental right. What is still forbidden?
In the exam (German)
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht. Was ist trotzdem verboten?
- aSharply criticising the work of the Federal Council in a letter to a newspaperDie Arbeit des Bundesrats in einem Leserbrief scharf kritisieren
- bExpressing an opinion different from the government's in a blogIn einem Blog eine andere Meinung als die Regierung vertreten
- cCollecting signatures for a popular initiative in the streetAuf der Strasse Unterschriften für eine Volksinitiative sammeln
- dPublicly calling for hatred against people because of their religionÖffentlich zu Hass gegen Menschen wegen ihrer Religion aufrufenCorrect answer
Why?
Freedom of expression has limits. The Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch) forbids publicly calling for hatred or discrimination against people because of their race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
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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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Who may send a petition (Petition) to an authority in Switzerland?Correct answer:Anyone, including foreigners and children
Wer darf in der Schweiz eine Petition an eine Behörde richten? — Jede Person, auch Ausländer und Kinder
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Switzerland is a state governed by the rule of law (Rechtsstaat). What does that mean?Correct answer:The state and its authorities must also obey the law.
Die Schweiz ist ein Rechtsstaat. Was bedeutet das? — Auch der Staat und seine Behörden müssen sich an das Recht halten.
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