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Question 200 of 350 · Offices, school and social services

What is a neighbourhood association (Quartierverein)?

Was ist ein Quartierverein?

Correct answer: B

  1. AAn association that regulates the rights of a neighbourhood vis-à-vis the Confederation and the canton.Ein Verein, der die Rechte eines Quartiers gegenüber dem Bund und dem Kanton regelt.
  2. BAn association that stands up for the interests of a neighbourhood's residents vis-à-vis the authorities and promotes social life.Ein Verein, der für die Interessen der Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner eines Quartiers gegenüber Behörden eintritt und das gesellschaftliche Leben fördert.
  3. CAn association of which the residents of a neighbourhood are automatically members.Ein Verein, in dem Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner eines Quartiers automatisch Mitglied sind.
  4. DAn association that regulates the traffic routes within a neighbourhood and checks compliance with the traffic rules.Ein Verein, der die Verkehrswege innerhalb eines Quartiers regelt und die Einhaltung der Verkehrsvorschriften kontrolliert.

Why

A neighbourhood association stands up for the people in the neighbourhood towards the authorities and organises joint events.

Common mistakes

C: An association of which the residents of a neighbourhood are automatically members.
Membership is voluntary. No one is automatically a member.
A: An association that regulates the rights of a neighbourhood vis-à-vis the Confederation and the canton.
An association does not regulate any rights towards the Confederation and the canton. It can only represent concerns.
D: An association that regulates the traffic routes within a neighbourhood and checks compliance with the traffic rules.
Traffic rules are checked by the police, not by an association.

Topic

Social assistance, financial equalisation, neighbourhood association

If someone can no longer live on their own income and assets, the municipality helps with social assistance. It covers the bare necessities: housing, food, health insurance. Social assistance is intended for emergencies and is paid for by the municipalities, with a contribution from the canton. The old-age pension (AHV), on the other hand, is an insurance of the Confederation.

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Offices, school and social services

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.