SwitzerlandCanton de Genève 38 · Canton of Geneva
In Geneva, what can a foreign person with the right to vote in the municipality do?
In the exam (French)
À Genève, que peut faire une personne étrangère qui a le droit de vote communal ?
- aVote, elect and sign, but not be electedVoter, élire et signer, mais pas être élueCorrect answer
- bBe elected mayor, but not take part in popular votesÊtre élue maire, mais pas participer aux votations
- cAlso vote in cantonal and federal popular votesVoter aussi aux votations cantonales et fédérales
- dOnly sign petitions, without being able to voteSeulement signer des pétitions, sans pouvoir voter
Why?
In their municipality, they can vote, elect and sign initiatives and referendums. They cannot be elected, and they have no political rights at cantonal or federal level.
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