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Question 107 of 350 · Zurich: politics

What are the cantons mainly responsible for?

Für was sind die Kantone vor allem zuständig?

Correct answer: A

  1. Afor running the cantonal administration and for cantonal lawsfür die Leitung der kantonalen Verwaltung und für kantonale Gesetze
  2. Bfor domestic and foreign policy at national levelfür die Innen- und Aussenpolitik auf nationaler Ebene
  3. Cfor national defence (military)für die nationale Verteidigung (Militär)
  4. Dfor monetary policy and customs dutiesfür die Geldpolitik und die Zölle

Why

The cantons have their own laws and their own administration, which is headed by the Cantonal Government.

Common mistakes

B: for domestic and foreign policy at national level
National domestic and foreign policy is made by the Confederation.
C: for national defence (military)
The military is a matter for the Confederation.
D: for monetary policy and customs duties
Monetary policy (National Bank) and customs duties are tasks of the Confederation.

Topic

Tasks of the canton, districts, petition

Switzerland has three levels: Confederation, cantons and municipalities. The cantons have their own laws, their own government and their own administration. The Confederation, on the other hand, is responsible for the army, foreign policy, customs and monetary policy. Treaties with the European Union are also concluded by the Confederation.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.