SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 39 · Canton of Vaud
The Grand Council of Vaud (Grand Conseil) has passed a new law. What can citizens who disagree do?
In the exam (French)
Le Grand Conseil vaudois a adopté une nouvelle loi. Que peuvent faire les citoyens qui ne sont pas d'accord ?
- aAsk for a popular vote by collecting signaturesDemander un vote populaire en récoltant des signaturesCorrect answer
- bAsk the Federal Council to cancel the lawDemander au Conseil fédéral d'annuler la loi
- cNothing, because a law of the Grand Council is always finalRien, car une loi du Grand Conseil est toujours définitive
- dAppeal to the prefect to block the lawFaire recours auprès du préfet pour bloquer la loi
Why?
This is the optional referendum (référendum facultatif): if enough voters sign the request within the set time after the law is published, the people of Vaud vote to accept or reject it.
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