SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 43 · Democracy and federalism
What is a political party's “mot d'ordre” (literally “watchword”)?
In the exam (French)
Qu'est-ce que le « mot d'ordre » d'un parti politique ?
- aIts demand to dissolve Parliament earlySa demande de dissoudre le Parlement avant terme
- bIts list of candidates for the election of the Federal CouncilSa liste de candidats pour l'élection du Conseil fédéral
- cThe membership fee its members pay each yearLa cotisation que ses membres paient chaque année
- dIts recommendation on how to vote in a vote on an issueSa recommandation sur la façon de voter lors d'une votationCorrect answer
Why?
Before every vote, the parties decide on a voting recommendation (mot d'ordre): yes, no or a free vote. In this way they help people form their opinions (Art. 137 of the Federal Constitution), but it is the voters who decide.
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What was called the “magic formula” (formule magique) from 1959 onwards?Correct answer:A fixed sharing of the seven seats of the Federal Council among the four largest parties
Qu'appelait-on, à partir de 1959, la « formule magique » ? — Une répartition fixe des sept sièges du Conseil fédéral entre les quatre plus grands partis
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What does concordance mean in Swiss politics?Correct answer:The major parties govern together and look for compromises.
Que signifie la concordance dans la politique suisse ? — Les grands partis gouvernent ensemble et cherchent des compromis.
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Who holds judicial power at federal level?Correct answer:The Federal Supreme Court (Tribunal fédéral)
Qui exerce le pouvoir judiciaire au niveau fédéral ? — Le Tribunal fédéral
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What does Switzerland's neutrality mean?Correct answer:Switzerland does not take part in wars between other states.
Que signifie la neutralité de la Suisse ? — La Suisse ne prend pas part aux guerres entre d'autres États.
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