SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 8 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
Who may send a petition (Petition) to an authority in Switzerland?
In the exam (German)
Wer darf in der Schweiz eine Petition an eine Behörde richten?
- aAnyone, including foreigners and childrenJede Person, auch Ausländer und KinderCorrect answer
- bOnly parties and associationsNur Parteien und Verbände
- cOnly Swiss citizens over 18Nur Schweizer Bürger über 18 Jahre
- dOnly people who have the right to voteNur stimmberechtigte Personen
Why?
The right of petition applies to everyone, whatever their age or nationality. Anyone who sends a request or criticism to an authority must therefore not suffer any disadvantage for it.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in German, as shown above.
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