Question 112 of 350 · Zurich: politics
What is the parliament of the canton of Zurich called?
Wie heisst das Parlament im Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: C
Why
The parliament of the canton of Zurich is called the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat) and has 180 members.
Common mistakes
- B: Grand Council
- «Grand Council» (Grosser Rat) is the name of the parliament in other cantons, for example in Bern or Aargau.
- D: Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat)
- The Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat) is the government, not the parliament.
- A: Landtag
- Landtag is the name of the parliament in Germany and Liechtenstein.
Topic
Cantonal Council and Council of States
The parliament of the canton of Zurich is called the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat). It is the legislature, that is the legislative power. The Cantonal Council has 180 members. It makes the cantonal laws and every year decides on the canton's budget. It also supervises the government and the administration. Some judges are also elected by the Cantonal Council.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: politics
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.