Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 2

Test de práctica 2 de 3 de Swiss Citizenship Test Practice: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Nacionalidad
Suiza
80 preguntas
Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
What does 'concordance' mean in Swiss politics?
- Only one party forms the government
- The largest parties share the seats in the Federal Council
- The government is chosen by lot
- The cantons share the presidency
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The largest parties share the seats in the Federal Council
By tradition the largest parties are all represented in the Federal Council.
Pregunta 2 de 25
What are the two chambers of the Swiss Parliament?
- The Federal Council and the Federal Court
- The Senate and the House of Commons
- The National Council and the Council of States
- The Landsgemeinde and the Council of States
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The National Council and the Council of States
The Federal Assembly is made up of the National Council and the Council of States.
Pregunta 3 de 25
How many members does the National Council have?
- 46
- 200
- 100
- 246
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 200
The National Council has 200 members, shared among the cantons by population.
Pregunta 4 de 25
How many members does the Council of States have?
- 52
- 200
- 46
- 26
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. 46
The Council of States has 46 members: two for most cantons and one for each former half-canton.
Pregunta 5 de 25
How are National Council seats shared among the cantons?
- By the population of each canton, with at least one seat each
- By how many parties are in each canton
- By the size of each canton
- Two seats for each canton
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. By the population of each canton, with at least one seat each
Seats follow each canton's resident population; every canton has at least one.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Which canton has only one seat in the Council of States?
- Geneva
- Basel-Stadt
- Bern
- Zurich
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Basel-Stadt
The six former half-cantons, including Basel-Stadt, each have one seat.
Pregunta 7 de 25
How do the powers of the two chambers of Parliament compare?
- The Federal Council chooses which chamber decides
- They are equal
- The National Council can overrule the Council of States
- The Council of States can only give advice
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. They are equal
Both chambers have the same powers and decide on the same business.
Pregunta 8 de 25
How many regular sessions does the Swiss Parliament hold each year?
- Four, each lasting three weeks
- Twelve, one per month
- Two, each lasting six months
- One long session
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Four, each lasting three weeks
Parliament meets in four regular three-week sessions a year, plus special sessions if needed.
Pregunta 9 de 25
Where does the Swiss Parliament meet?
- In the Federal Palace in Bern
- In a different canton each year
- In Geneva at the UN
- In Zurich city hall
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. In the Federal Palace in Bern
The Parliament sits in the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus) in Bern.
Pregunta 10 de 25
How often are members of the National Council elected?
- Every 2 years
- Every 4 years
- Every 6 years
- Every year
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Every 4 years
Members of Parliament are elected for four-year terms.
Pregunta 11 de 25
How many valid signatures does a federal popular initiative need?
- 500,000
- 100,000
- 50,000
- 10,000
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 100,000
A federal popular initiative needs at least 100,000 valid signatures.
Pregunta 12 de 25
How long do you have to collect signatures for a federal popular initiative?
- 100 days
- 4 years
- 18 months
- 6 months
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. 18 months
Signatures must be collected, certified and handed in within 18 months.
Pregunta 13 de 25
What can a federal popular initiative change?
- Any federal law directly
- The Federal Constitution
- A court ruling
- The result of an election
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The Federal Constitution
An initiative proposes a change to the Constitution; it cannot directly change a federal law.
Pregunta 14 de 25
How many signatures are needed for an optional referendum against a new federal law?
- 10,000 within 30 days
- 50,000 within 100 days
- 500,000 within one year
- 100,000 within 18 months
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 50,000 within 100 days
50,000 valid signatures within 100 days of publication force a popular vote on the law.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Besides 50,000 citizens, who else can request an optional referendum?
- The Federal Council
- Eight cantons
- The Federal Supreme Court
- Any single commune
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Eight cantons
An optional referendum can also be requested by eight cantons.
Pregunta 16 de 25
When is a mandatory referendum held?
- Only when the Federal Council asks
- Whenever a new tax is set by a commune
- Every four years
- Whenever Parliament changes the Federal Constitution
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Whenever Parliament changes the Federal Constitution
Every change to the Constitution must be put to the people and the cantons.
Pregunta 17 de 25
What does a 'double majority' mean in a Swiss vote?
- A majority of voters and a majority of cantons must say yes
- Two votes on the same day
- Both chambers of Parliament must agree
- Two-thirds of voters must say yes
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A majority of voters and a majority of cantons must say yes
Constitutional changes need both the popular majority and the majority of the cantons.
Pregunta 18 de 25
What can Parliament do when it disagrees with a popular initiative?
- Cancel the vote
- Propose a counter-proposal
- Ask the courts to stop it
- Ban the committee
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Propose a counter-proposal
Parliament may put forward a direct or indirect counter-proposal.
Pregunta 19 de 25
How many federal voting days are there in a year?
- Up to four
- One
- Twelve
- Only in election years
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Up to four
There are up to four federal voting days a year, usually on Sundays.
Pregunta 20 de 25
What is the voting age for federal votes and elections?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 20
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. 18
Swiss citizens aged 18 and over may vote at federal level.
Pregunta 21 de 25
Which canton lets 16- and 17-year-olds vote on cantonal and communal matters?
- Glarus
- Geneva
- Ticino
- Zurich
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Glarus
Glarus is the only canton with voting at 16 for cantonal and communal matters.
Pregunta 22 de 25
Can foreign residents vote in federal votes?
- Yes, after 5 years
- No, but some cantons and communes let them vote locally
- Yes, if they pay taxes
- Yes, in all cantons
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. No, but some cantons and communes let them vote locally
Federal voting is for Swiss citizens only. Jura and Neuchâtel, for example, allow foreigners to vote in cantonal matters.
Pregunta 23 de 25
In which cantons are open-air people's assemblies (Landsgemeinde) still held?
- Geneva and Vaud
- Zurich and Bern
- Ticino and Valais
- Glarus and Appenzell Innerrhoden
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Glarus and Appenzell Innerrhoden
The Landsgemeinde survives in Glarus and Appenzell Innerrhoden.
Pregunta 24 de 25
What are the three political levels in Switzerland?
- The state, the region and the county
- The cities, the villages and the farms
- The Federal Council, Parliament and the courts
- The Confederation, the cantons and the communes
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The Confederation, the cantons and the communes
Switzerland has a federal level, 26 cantons and about 2,100 communes, each with its own powers.
Pregunta 25 de 25
How many cantons does Switzerland have?
- 26
- 23
- 20
- 30
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. 26
Switzerland has 26 cantons.

Exámenes relacionados