SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 38 · Democracy and federalism
What is the minimum number of voters who must take part in a federal vote for the result to be valid?
In the exam (French)
Combien d'électeurs doivent au moins participer à une votation fédérale pour que le résultat soit valable ?
- aAt least 100,000 people with the right to voteAu moins 100 000 personnes ayant le droit de vote
- bAt least half of the people with the right to voteAu moins la moitié des personnes ayant le droit de vote
- cAt least one third of the people with the right to voteAu moins un tiers des personnes ayant le droit de vote
- dThere is no minimum turnout.Il n'y a pas de participation minimale.Correct answer
Why?
For federal votes there is no turnout quorum. Only the valid votes of the people who vote count, whatever the turnout.
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Who can take part in federal votes and elections?Correct answer:Swiss women and men aged 18 and over
Qui peut participer aux votations et aux élections fédérales ? — Les Suissesses et les Suisses dès 18 ans
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A Swiss woman has lived in Canada for years. Can she take part in federal votes?Correct answer:Yes, if she is registered with a Swiss representation abroad and on the electoral register.
Une Suissesse vit au Canada depuis des années. Peut-elle participer aux votations fédérales ? — Oui, si elle est immatriculée auprès d'une représentation suisse et inscrite au registre électoral.
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What about the right of foreign nationals to vote in Switzerland?Correct answer:Not at federal level; some cantons and municipalities grant it to them at their own level.
Qu'en est-il du droit de vote des personnes étrangères en Suisse ? — Pas au niveau fédéral ; certains cantons et communes le leur accordent pour leur niveau.
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What is the difference between an election (élection) and a vote on an issue (votation)?Correct answer:An election chooses people; a vote decides a question, such as a law.
Quelle est la différence entre une élection et une votation ? — Une élection désigne des personnes ; une votation tranche une question, comme une loi.
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