SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 6 · Democracy and federalism
A cantonal law contradicts a federal law. Which rule applies?
In the exam (French)
Une loi cantonale contredit une loi fédérale. Quelle règle s'applique ?
- aThe most recent law prevails.La loi la plus récente l'emporte.
- bCantonal law prevails.Le droit cantonal l'emporte.
- cFederal law prevails.Le droit fédéral l'emporte.Correct answer
- dEveryone can choose freely.Chacun peut choisir librement.
Why?
Article 49 of the Federal Constitution says that federal law takes precedence over cantonal law that contradicts it. On that point, the cantonal law cannot be applied.
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