Swiss politicmedium
In what alternative, the proportional scrutin is NOT applied:
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- The election of the State Council (excepting the Canton of Jura)
Why
The State Council election does not use proportional representation but majority voting, with each canton electing two representatives regardless of political size. The canton of Jura is an exception, using proportional representation. This system ensures equal representation of cantons in the State Council.
- The election of the National Council
- The election of the cantonal Parliament (excepting the canton of Grisons)
- The election of the State Council (excepting the Canton of Jura)
- The election of the communal Parliaments
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