SwitzerlandDroits, devoirs et État de droit 27 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
Where is a marriage validly concluded in Switzerland?
In the exam (French)
Où un mariage est-il valablement conclu en Suisse ?
- aAt the civil registry officeDevant l'office de l'état civilCorrect answer
- bIn a church or a mosqueDans une église ou une mosquée
- cAt a meeting of the municipal councilLors du conseil général de la commune
- dAt a notary's officeDans une étude de notaire
Why?
Only a marriage performed by a civil registrar (officier ou officière de l'état civil) is valid. A religious ceremony can take place as well, but it has no legal effect.
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Since 1 July 2022, "marriage for all" (« mariage pour tous ») has applied in Switzerland. What does this mean?Correct answer:Two women or two men can also marry.
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You are applying to rent a flat. Which question may the property management company, as a rule, NOT ask on the application form?Correct answer:Which religious community you belong to
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In a job interview, may an employer ask a female applicant whether she is pregnant?Correct answer:No, unless it is directly important for the job.
Lors d'un entretien d'embauche, un employeur peut-il demander à une candidate si elle est enceinte ? — Non, sauf si c'est directement important pour le travail.
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Since when has Switzerland's current Federal Constitution been in force?Correct answer:2000
Depuis quand la Constitution fédérale actuelle de la Suisse est-elle en vigueur ? — 2000
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