Question 102 of 350 · Municipalities and the city of Zurich
What is the executive called in the city of Zurich?
Wie heisst in der Stadt Zürich die Exekutive?
Correct answer: A
Why
In the city of Zurich, the government is called the City Council (Stadtrat). It has 9 members and heads the city administration.
Common mistakes
- C: Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat)
- The Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat) is the government of the canton, not of the city.
- D: Federal Council
- The Federal Council is the government of all of Switzerland.
Topic
Municipal assembly, municipal council, City Council
In the canton of Zurich there are 160 political municipalities (as of 2026). The learning brochures say «over 150». In the past there were more. Some municipalities have merged; this is called a municipal merger. The largest municipality is the city of Zurich; many others are small villages. In all municipalities, citizens have a say by taking part in elections and popular votes. The ballot papers are counted by the electoral office.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Municipalities and the city of Zurich
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.