Swiss politiceasy
Which alternative does NOT represent characteristics of a Semi-Direct Democracy?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- The ‘Landgemeinde’ is practiced on this form of democracy
Why
The Landsgemeinde is an open communal assembly where citizens directly exercise power by voting on local issues. It is characteristic of direct democracy, notably in small cantons, not semi-direct democracy. Semi-direct democracy combines representative institutions with direct democracy tools like referendums.
- It’s a really rare form of democracy
- The citizens elect their representatives for the Parliament
- The ‘Landgemeinde’ is practiced on this form of democracy
- The government members (Federal Council) are elected by the Parliament
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