SwitzerlandDroits, devoirs et État de droit 21 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
Who is required to do military service in Switzerland?
In the exam (French)
Qui est astreint au service militaire en Suisse ?
- aAll men living in SwitzerlandTous les hommes domiciliés en Suisse
- bAll inhabitants aged 18 and overTous les habitants et habitantes dès 18 ans
- cMen of Swiss nationalityLes hommes de nationalité suisseCorrect answer
- dMen and women of Swiss nationalityLes hommes et les femmes de nationalité suisse
Why?
According to the Federal Constitution (Art. 59), every man of Swiss nationality is required to do military service, with alternative civilian service (service civil) available. For Swiss women, service is voluntary; foreign nationals do not do military service.
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Un Suisse ne peut pas concilier le service militaire avec sa conscience. Que peut-il faire à la place ? — Accomplir un service civil, par exemple dans un hôpital
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