Landsgemeinde
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===Structure=== |
===Structure=== |
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At the ''Landsgemeinde'', citizens of a district or canton assemble annually in a public space under open sky to vote on a series of [[ballot question]]s. Depending on the canton, they raise their hand or voter identification card to either accept or reject the motion, which constitutes a ''non-secret ballot''. |
At the ''Landsgemeinde'', citizens of a district or canton assemble annually in a public space under open sky to vote on a series of [[ballot question]]s. Depending on the canton, they raise their hand or voter identification card to either accept or reject the motion, which constitutes a ''non-[[secret ballot]]''. |
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Decision is taken by [[majority rule]], and in case of incertitude, the [[Landammann]] estimates on which side the majority falls with the help of his colleagues from the communal council. |
Decision is taken by [[majority rule]], and in case of incertitude, the [[Landammann]] estimates on which side the majority falls with the help of his colleagues from the communal council. |
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