SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 31 · Democracy and federalism
In a vote on an amendment to the Federal Constitution, 52% of voters say yes, but the majority of the cantons says no. What is the result?
In the exam (French)
Lors d'une votation sur une modification de la Constitution fédérale, 52 % des votants disent oui, mais la majorité des cantons dit non. Quel est le résultat ?
- aThe proposal is rejected.L'objet est refusé.Correct answer
- bThe proposal is accepted.L'objet est accepté.
- cThe Federal Council decides.Le Conseil fédéral tranche.
- dIt applies only in the cantons that voted yes.Elle vaut seulement dans les cantons du oui.
Why?
To amend the Federal Constitution, a double majority (double majorité) is needed: the majority of voters (majorité du peuple) and the majority of the cantons (majorité des cantons). If one of them is missing, the proposal is rejected.
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