In which year was the first Swiss federal constitution adopted, creating the modern federal state?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1848
- Step 1: The 1848 constitution created the federal state, with a bicameral Federal Assembly and a Federal Council. Answer: 1848. Why not the others: 1798, 1874 and 1999 don't fit.
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