Chapter Eight

General Provisions

Articles 136 – 137

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Article 136Political rights

(1)

All Swiss citizens over the age of eighteen, unless they lack legal capacity due to mental illness or mental incapacity, have political rights in federal matters. All citizens have the same political rights and duties.

(2)

They may participate in elections to the National Council and in federal popular votes, and launch or sign popular initiatives and requests for referendums in federal matters.

Article 137Political parties

(1)

The political parties shall contribute to forming the opinion and will of the People.

Source: The Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation — fedlex.admin.ch. Reproduced for education; not an official government publication or legal advice.