Question 47 of 350 · The Federal Parliament
Who decides on a large part of new laws at federal level?
Wer beschliesst ein Grossteil der neuen Gesetze auf Bundesebene?
Correct answer: C
Why
Most laws are passed by Parliament and are not put to the people. The people only vote if a referendum is called.
Common mistakes
- D: the Federal Council
- The Federal Council proposes laws and implements them. But Parliament must pass them.
- B: the cantons
- The cantons make cantonal laws. Federal laws are passed by the Federal Parliament.
Topic
The most important task of the Federal Assembly is legislation. The National Council and the Council of States debate and pass the federal laws. Both chambers must approve a law. In this way Parliament decides on most new laws. The Federal Council proposes laws, but it does not pass them. The Federal Supreme Court applies laws, but it does not make them.
How the state works · The Federal Parliament
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.