Swiss politiceasy

How many candidates are elected by the citizens for the National Council?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • 200

Why

The Swiss National Council comprises exactly 200 members directly elected by citizens in their cantons. Each canton has a proportional number of representatives based on its population. The National Council forms one chamber of the Federal Assembly, with the Council of States being the other.

  • 7
  • 46
  • 200
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