Question 13 of 350 · Federalism: Confederation, cantons, municipalities
Which of these is a task of the Confederation?
Was ist eine Aufgabe des Bundes?
Correct answer: C
Why
Customs checks the border of all of Switzerland. That is why it is a task of the Confederation.
Common mistakes
- D: hospitals
- Hospitals are a matter for the cantons, not for the Confederation.
- A: fire service
- The fire service is organised by the municipalities.
Topic
In federalism each level has its own tasks. The Confederation only does what the Federal Constitution expressly allows it to do. These are mainly tasks that must be the same for the whole country. All other tasks belong to the cantons. The cantons pass some tasks on to the municipalities.
How the state works · Federalism: Confederation, cantons, municipalities
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.