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Question 119 of 350 · Municipalities and the city of Zurich

What is a task of Zurich municipalities?

Was ist eine Aufgabe von Zürcher Gemeinden?

Correct answer: D

  1. AThey build motorways.Sie bauen Autobahnen.
  2. BThey lead the military.Sie führen das Militär.
  3. CThey sell insurance.Sie verkaufen Versicherungen.
  4. DThey organise primary school.Sie organisieren die Primarschule.

Why

The municipalities organise primary school and kindergarten locally, together with the canton.

Common mistakes

A: They build motorways.
Motorways are built and run by the Confederation.
B: They lead the military.
The military is a matter for the Confederation.

Topic

Tasks of the municipality

The municipalities are the lowest of the three political levels. For people they are often the first point of contact. They carry out many tasks for which neither the Confederation nor the canton is responsible. Each municipality decides itself in its municipal code (Gemeindeordnung) how it is organised. The municipality is close to the people and knows the local situation.

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.