Direct democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct democracy because it is aided by the more commonplace institutions of a representative democracy). The instruments of this system at the federal level, known as civic rights (Volksrechte, droits civiques), include the right to submit a constitutional initiative and a referendum, both of which may overturn parliamentary decisions.
Direct democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system . Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions : the commune , canton and federal levels . The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy ( sometimes called half - direct or representative direct democracy because it is aided by the more commonplace institutions of a representative democracy ) . The instruments of this system at the federal level , known as civic rights ( Volksrechte , droits civiques ) , include the right to submit a constitutional initiative and a referendum , both of which may overturn parliamentary decisions .
What are the two hallmarks of the Swiss political system?
What are the two hallmarks of the Swiss political system ?
Direct democracy and federalism
Direct democracy and federalism