Which Swiss political tradition is described by the 'magic formula' of 1959?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The distribution of the seven Federal Council seats among the main parties
- Step 1: The magic formula was a long-lasting agreement on how the seven seats of the Federal Council are shared. Answer: The distribution of the seven Federal Council seats among the main parties. Why not the others: The division of the cantons into language regions, The system of compulsory voting and The sharing of the presidency between cantons don't fit.
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- How many members does the Swiss Federal Council have?
- How many members does the National Council (Nationalrat) have?
- How many members does the Council of States (Ständerat) have?
- How many cantons does Switzerland have?
- In which year did women get the right to vote in federal elections in Switzerland?
- Which canton was the last to introduce women's voting rights at cantonal level, after a Federal Supreme Court ruling in 1990?