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According to the Swiss Constitution, what’s the power of a Popular Initiative?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- It has the power of addition, modification and suppression of a Constitution article
Why
A popular initiative allows for the addition, modification and suppression of a Constitution article. This mechanism gives the people the power to directly amend the country's fundamental law. It is a unique tool that reflects popular sovereignty in Switzerland.
- It has the power of addition, modification and suppression of a Constitution article
- It has the power of modification of a Constitution article only
- It has the power of modification and discussion of a specific law
- It has the power of modification and influence a specific international agreement
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