Question 109 of 350 · Zurich: politics
What is the executive called in the canton of Zurich?
Wie heisst die Exekutive im Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: B
Why
The executive is the government. In the canton of Zurich it is called the Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat).
Common mistakes
- C: Council of States
- The Council of States is a chamber of the Federal Parliament, so it is legislative and not cantonal.
- A: Landammann
- In some other cantons, the person who chairs the government is called the Landammann.
Topic
Cantonal Government and directorates
The government of the canton of Zurich is called the Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat). It is the executive, that is the executive power. The Cantonal Government has 7 members. They work full-time. Each member heads a directorate. A directorate is a large part of the cantonal administration, similar to a ministry.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.