Swiss politiceasy
To be adopted, the Compulsory Referendum has to:
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- Be accepted by the majority of both citizens and Cantons
Why
The compulsory referendum must be accepted by both a majority of citizens and a majority of cantons, termed double majority. This requirement protects regional interests during major constitutional amendments. Double majority is a distinctive feature of the Swiss political system.
- Be accepted by the majority of the citizens
- Be accepted by the majority of the Cantons
- Be accepted by the majority of both citizens and Cantons
- Be accepted by the majority of the National Council
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