Swiss politiceasy
In which Swiss canton the compulsory voting is applied?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Schaffhousen
Why
Schaffhausen is the only Swiss canton where voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens. This legal obligation reflects the canton's specific democratic tradition. Most other Swiss cantons have a voluntary voting system.
- Appenzell-Ausserrhoden
- Jura
- Schaffhousen
- Lucern
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