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According to the Swiss Constitution, what are the 2 additional political rights of the citizens?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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- Right of referendum and right of initiative
Why
The two additional political rights are the right of referendum and the right of initiative. These mechanisms of direct democracy allow citizens to intervene directly in the legislative process. They make Switzerland a unique example of democratic participation where the people can challenge or propose laws.
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