Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 ng 3 para sa Swiss Citizenship Test Practice: 25 pang tanong na may mga sagot at paliwanag.

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Sinuri noong Oktubre 11, 2026

Tanong 1 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The largest parties share the seats in the Federal Council
By tradition the largest parties are all represented in the Federal Council.
Tanong 2 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. The National Council and the Council of States
The Federal Assembly is made up of the National Council and the Council of States.
Tanong 3 ng 25
How many members does the National Council have?
- 46
- 200
- 100
- 246
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 200
The National Council has 200 members, shared among the cantons by population.
Tanong 4 ng 25
How many members does the Council of States have?
- 52
- 200
- 46
- 26
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 46
The Council of States has 46 members: two for most cantons and one for each former half-canton.
Tanong 5 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 6 ng 25
Which canton has only one seat in the Council of States?
- Geneva
- Basel-Stadt
- Bern
- Zurich
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Basel-Stadt
The six former half-cantons, including Basel-Stadt, each have one seat.
Tanong 7 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. They are equal
Both chambers have the same powers and decide on the same business.
Tanong 8 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Four, each lasting three weeks
Parliament meets in four regular three-week sessions a year, plus special sessions if needed.
Tanong 9 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. In the Federal Palace in Bern
The Parliament sits in the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus) in Bern.
Tanong 10 ng 25
How often are members of the National Council elected?
- Every 2 years
- Every 4 years
- Every 6 years
- Every year
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Every 4 years
Members of Parliament are elected for four-year terms.
Tanong 11 ng 25
How many valid signatures does a federal popular initiative need?
- 500,000
- 100,000
- 50,000
- 10,000
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 100,000
A federal popular initiative needs at least 100,000 valid signatures.
Tanong 12 ng 25
How long do you have to collect signatures for a federal popular initiative?
- 100 days
- 4 years
- 18 months
- 6 months
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 18 months
Signatures must be collected, certified and handed in within 18 months.
Tanong 13 ng 25
What can a federal popular initiative change?
- Any federal law directly
- The Federal Constitution
- A court ruling
- The result of an election
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The Federal Constitution
An initiative proposes a change to the Constitution; it cannot directly change a federal law.
Tanong 14 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 50,000 within 100 days
50,000 valid signatures within 100 days of publication force a popular vote on the law.
Tanong 15 ng 25
Besides 50,000 citizens, who else can request an optional referendum?
- The Federal Council
- Eight cantons
- The Federal Supreme Court
- Any single commune
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Eight cantons
An optional referendum can also be requested by eight cantons.
Tanong 16 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Whenever Parliament changes the Federal Constitution
Every change to the Constitution must be put to the people and the cantons.
Tanong 17 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 18 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Propose a counter-proposal
Parliament may put forward a direct or indirect counter-proposal.
Tanong 19 ng 25
How many federal voting days are there in a year?
- Up to four
- One
- Twelve
- Only in election years
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Up to four
There are up to four federal voting days a year, usually on Sundays.
Tanong 20 ng 25
What is the voting age for federal votes and elections?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 20
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 18
Swiss citizens aged 18 and over may vote at federal level.
Tanong 21 ng 25
Which canton lets 16- and 17-year-olds vote on cantonal and communal matters?
- Glarus
- Geneva
- Ticino
- Zurich
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Glarus
Glarus is the only canton with voting at 16 for cantonal and communal matters.
Tanong 22 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 23 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Glarus and Appenzell Innerrhoden
The Landsgemeinde survives in Glarus and Appenzell Innerrhoden.
Tanong 24 ng 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
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: 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.
Tanong 25 ng 25
How many cantons does Switzerland have?
- 26
- 23
- 20
- 30
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. 26
Switzerland has 26 cantons.

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