Question 118 of 350 · Municipalities and the city of Zurich
Who elects the City Parliament (Gemeinderat) of the city of Zurich?
Wer wählt den Gemeinderat der Stadt Zürich?
Correct answer: D
Why
In the city of Zurich, the Gemeinderat is the City Parliament. Its 125 members are elected by the people.
Common mistakes
- A: the Cantonal Council
- The Cantonal Council is the parliament of the canton. It does not elect a city parliament.
- B: the Cantonal Government
- The Cantonal Government is the government of the canton and does not appoint a parliament.
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.