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January 31, 1894 (Status on September 24, 2014) 2
1 The canton of Zug is a democratic free state.
2 As such, it is as much as sovereignty is not limited by the Federal Constitution 1 , a sovereign Confederate state of the Swiss Confederation.
Sovereignty resides in the entire population.
The freedom of conscience and belief and the free exercise of worship are guaranteed in accordance with art. 49 to 53 of the Federal Constitution of 29 May 1874 1 .
1 According to Art. 27 of the Federal Constitution 1 The canton, supported by the municipalities, provides for public education.
2 The establishment of private schools and private normal schools is guaranteed; insofar as they relate to primary education, the provisions of para. 2 of the art. 27 of the Federal Constitution 2 .
1 All citizens are equal before the law.
2 The canton encourages the effective achievement of equality between men and women.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 No one shall be relieved of his rights of access to the judge guaranteed by the Constitution and by law. Exception courts are prohibited. 1
2 Arbitration tribunals are allowed.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
Free justice and legal aid are guaranteed by the accepted needs. The conditions and the organization are determined by law.
1 Individual freedom is guaranteed.
2 Each accused is presumed innocent until a judgement has expressed his guilt.
3 No one shall be arrested except in the cases covered by the law and the prescribed rules. Each arrested person will be questioned in general immediately.
4 The State must provide moral compensation and adequate compensation to those arrested unlawfully or without guilt.
5 To obtain an admission, means of constraint cannot be applied.
The right of domicile is inviolable. Demo reserved the cases provided for by law for the protection of a preponderant public or private interest.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
Freedom of expression through speech and writing, as well as the right to petition, right of association and right of assembly are guaranteed. Abuse of these rights is subject to the provisions of the Criminal Code 1 .
1 The property of private persons, clerical or secular corporations and communes is inviolable. Under the high supervision of the state, the communes, as well as the clerical and secular corporations, can manage their wealth and use revenues within the framework of the law and the regulations of the foundations.
2 The creation of new corporations is subject to approval by the Grand Council.
3 The disposal of immovable property for public purposes may be requested solely for reasons of general welfare by the State or the municipalities, and against full compensation.
Publicity of the state finances is assured. No elector in the township may be denied access.
Freedom of trade and industry is recognized. Within the Federal Constitution 1 , the law provides for the restrictive provisions, which are required for general welfare.
The buildings are insured, as part of the law, against damage caused by fires or elements, from cantonal property insurance.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 Taxpayers must contribute to the burdens of the state and the municipalities as a proportion of the resources available to them. 1
2 The following are exempt from taxation: the State, municipal communes, bourgeois municipalities, parishes, property and ecclesiastical profits, as well as their product, fortunes and income allocated exclusively to purposes of public utility. The Act may permit other exemptions and temperaments in taxes. 2
3 The quality of an elector implies a moderate and equivalent contribution to public expenses.
4 The State is entitled to decide, in addition to the existing taxes, new indirect taxes. It provides municipal municipalities with the share of tax revenue that is currently planned. The law defines the share in the field of new indirect taxes.
5 The State collects a tax on succession, the progressivity of which increases according to the remoteness of the parentage and the importance of succession. The law determines the degree of kinship and the minimum amounts that are exempt. The Act also regulates the distribution of estate taxes between the township and municipal municipalities, at least half of which are in municipal communes. 3
6 The legislation will adopt provisions allowing for more precise determination of fiscal capacity.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 14 jul. 1946, in force since 14 July. 1946 (GS 15 413 414). Ass Warranty. Fed. On 10 Oct. 1946 (RO 62 868; FF 1946 II 1202).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 14 jul. 1946, in force since 14 July. 1946 (GS 15 413 414). Ass Warranty. Fed. On 10 Oct. 1946 (RO 62 868; FF 1946 II 1202).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 26 Nov 2000, in force since 1 Er Jan 2001. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of 11. Dec. 2001 ( FF 2001 6190 Art. 1 ch. 3,4659).
1 Repeated popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1991 Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 Each voter is required to attend municipal meetings and participate in the negotiations.
2 Electoral corruption and electoral intimidation are prohibited. Criminal law will determine the penalty for these offences.
The authorities and cantonal officials elected by the people or by the Grand Council, as well as the authorities and municipal officials elected by the people, swear an oath to the Constitution and the laws at the beginning of each administrative period.
1 Accepted in popular vote of Dec. 1994, in force since 1 Er Jan 1995. Ass Warranty. Fed. March 14, 1996 (FF 1996 I 1307 art. 1 ch. 4, 1995 III 1349).
1 The State and the municipalities and their authorities and officials shall respond to their acts within the limits of the law. 1
2 Other communities and institutions of public law are responsible to the same extent. 2
§ 19 Bis 4
1 The members of the Grand Council, the Council of State, the Supreme Court and the Administrative Tribunal shall not be liable for the oral and written statements which they make during the debates in the Grand Council and in its committees.
2 In the event of abuse, the Grand Council may waive immunity.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 20 May 1979, in force since 20 May 1979. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1980 (FF 1980 II 667 art. 1 ch. 4,269).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 20 May 1979, in force since 20 May 1979. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1980 (FF 1980 II 667 art. 1 ch. 4,269).
3 Repeated popular vote of 4 Dec. 1994, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1995. Ass Warranty. Fed. March 14, 1996 (FF 1996 I 1307 art. 1 ch. 4, 1995 III 1349).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 Cannot be simultaneously part of a judicial or executive authority: 1
2 The same rule applies between the members and the clerk of such an authority. 4
1 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
1 The legislative, executive and judicial powers are separated. No powers may intervene in the field of activity reserved for other powers by the constitution or the law.
2 No one can be simultaneously a member of the Grand Council, the Council of State or a court.
3 The heads of offices and divisions within the meaning of the Administrative Organization Act, the Prosecutor, the Clerks and the Chancellor cannot be members of the Grand Council, the Council of State or a court. 2
4 The law may provide for other incompatibilities. 3
5 L' al. 3 does not apply to the election of clerks as extraordinary substitute judges of a court within the meaning of § 41, let. L, c. 5. 4
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Garanti de l' Ass. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 Every citizen of the canton shall enjoy, within the framework of the legal provisions, the right of free establishment in all municipalities.
2 The establishment of Swiss citizens is governed by federal and foreign requirements under the international treaties currently in force.
1 The canton of Zug consists of the eleven municipal municipalities of Zug, Oberageri, Unterägeri, Menzingen, Baar, Cham, Hünenberg, Steinhausen, Riseti, Walchwil and Neuheim. 1
2 The town of Zug is the capital of the canton and the seat of the cantonal authorities.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
The voting rights are threefold:
The right to vote for federal elections and votes depends on federal legislation; it is exercised in the commune, in which the citizen resides, that is, his or her legal residence.
1 The right to vote for elections and cantonal votes is exercised exclusively in the municipality of residence.
2 Have the right to vote as well as to stand as a candidate: all citizens of the canton and all citizens of Switzerland who are legally established in the canton, who are 18 years old and who are not in the Exception cases listed below. 1
3 Anyone who is forbidden due to mental illness or shortness of mind does not have the right to vote. 2
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28. 1980, in force since 1 Er August 1981. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
2 Old al. 6. Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
3 Repealed in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
The law determines the circle of voters for each type of municipality.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
The law regulates the organisation of electoral registers and the procedure for elections and voting.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 6 Dec. 1954, in force since 1 Er Jul. 1955 (GS 17 192 193). Ass Warranty. Fed. March 25, 1955 (FF 1955 I 567 126).
The sovereign people exercise their sovereignty, on the one hand, and on the other hand, by transferring the exercise to their representatives.
Constitutional rights are exercised by the people:
1 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
2 The translation published in the FF 2007 7197 Has been corrected.
1 Each Amendment to the Federal Constitution 1 Must be submitted to the people for acceptance or rejection.
2 The result of a popular vote on this subject is considered to be the state vote (art. 121 cst. 2 ).
1 Repeated popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 The laws and orders of general scope of the Grand Council, as well as orders for a new single expenditure of more than 500 000 francs or on a new periodic expenditure of more than 50 000 francs per year, are subject to voting Popular when a petition signed by 1500 active citizens is submitted for this purpose (referendum).
2 The referendum period is 60 days from the official publication of the act of the Grand Council.
3 The right to vote must be officially certified by the municipality.
4 The popular vote can also be decided by a third of the members of the Grand Council, immediately after the final vote (referendum of the authorities).
5 The popular vote must take place within six months of the deposit of signatures with the State Chancellery or the day on which the decision was taken by the Grand Council. When a federal or cantonal vote is scheduled within three months of the expiry of that period, the popular vote may be reconvened with that vote.
6 The Grand Council shall have the right to submit a law or order to the vote in its entirety or in such a way that its various subjects are the subject of a separate vote.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 2000 active citizens may request, by signed motion, the adoption, repeal or amendment of a law or order of the Grand Council (legislative initiative), or the filing of a cantonal initiative with the Confederation. The exceptions are the orders which fall within the exclusive competence of the Grand Council.
2 Such requests may be submitted in the form of a proposal designed in general terms or in a formulated project. They must refer exclusively to a uniform field (unit of matter). Initiatives must include a withdrawal clause.
3 The right to vote must be officially certified by the municipality.
4 The Grand Council becomes aware of the initiative at its first meeting following the tabling of signatures. It must fully address it within one year. In exceptional cases, it may extend this period, not more than six months, on the basis of an interim report from its preparatory committee.
5 The Grand Council must decide whether to act on an initiative or to refuse it. If it does not comply with the request, the popular vote must take place within six months of the final vote. When a federal or cantonal vote is scheduled within three months of the expiry of that period, the popular vote may be reunited with it.
6 If it refuses the initiative, the Grand Council must propose to the people to reject it, or it must oppose the initiative as a counterproject in the form of a proposal conceived in general terms or in a project drawn up from all parts.
7 When the people accept an initiative or a counter-project in the form of a proposal conceived in general terms, the corresponding act must be brought into force within three years of the date of the vote, subject to a referendum. The Grand Council may exceptionally extend this deadline by one year on the basis of an interim report.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 The popular votes on the Constitution and the laws, the proposals for initiatives and decisions of the Grand Council are held by secret ballot and by the ballot box.
2 The procedure is regulated by the legislation in order to facilitate the voting as much as possible.
3 For all popular votes the absolute majority of voters is decisive.
No request for referendum or popular initiatives is subject to stamp duty. There is no fee for the authentication of voting rights.
1 The Grand Council exercises legislative power and is the supervisory authority. It consists of 80 members.
2 The elections for the full renewal of the Grand Council take place according to the proportional system.
3 The boroughs are municipal communes. The number of delegates to the Grand Council is fixed by a simple decree of the Grand Council according to the updated figures of the population statistics (permanent resident population published the previous year by the Confederation). At least two seats are allocated to each district.
4 The seats are first divided between parties and political groupings according to their electoral strength in the canton. The seats obtained by the parties and political groupings are then divided between the districts, depending on the number of seats allocated to them according to para. 3 (twice-proportional method).
1 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
1 Repealed popular vote of 8 June 1997, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1998. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 15, 1998 ( FF 1998 3179 Art. 1 ch. 3, 3).
1 The Grand Council shall appoint, by secret ballot, for a period of two years and among its members, the President, the Vice-President and two tellers.
1 Repeated popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
The Grand Council has the following responsibilities: 1
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
2 This disp. Is repealed.
3 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
5 Accepted in popular vote of 12 March 2000, in force since 1 Er Jan. 2000. Ass Warranty. Fed. 20 March 2001 ( FF 2001 1291 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2000 4851).
6 Formerly c. 1.
7 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
8 Formerly c. 3.
9 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
10 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
11 Accepted in popular vote of Dec. 1994, in force since 1 Er Jan 1995. Ass Warranty. Fed. March 14, 1996 (FF 1996 I 1307 art. 1 ch. 4, 1995 III 1349).
12 Formerly let. P. Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
13 Formerly let. Q. Repealed in popular vote of 27. 2009, with effect from 27 seven. 2009. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 8, 2010 ( FF 2010 3977 Art. 1 ch. 2 1955).
14 Formerly let. R. Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
15 Formerly let. S. Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
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The members of the Grand Council are paid by the canton.
1 The Grand Council shall meet as many times as the President deems necessary and if the Council of State or a quarter of the members of the Grand Council request it in writing and specify the reasons.
2 Meetings of the Grand Council are generally open to the public.
In order to be able to process cases validly, the presence of an absolute majority of the members of the Grand Council is necessary. No legislative proposal can be adopted definitively until after two readings which should be separated by at least two months. The details are found in the Regulations.
1 The Council of State consists of seven members. 1
2 The members of the Council of State cannot sit simultaneously in the Federal Chambers. 2
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
The Grand Council elects the President of the Council of State and the Prefet among the members of the Council of State for a term of two years. In the absence of the President of the Council of State or the Prefet, the oldest member according to the Council of State fulfils this burden.
1 The State Council is responsible for the enforcement of laws, ordinances and orders, as well as for the administration and management of the State. In particular, the following competences belong to the Commission:
2 The members of the Council of State have a consultative role in the Grand Council and the right to submit proposals in all cases. 6
1 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 1940, in effect since 1 Er Jan 1941 (GS 14 379,384). Ass Warranty. Fed. March 26, 1941 (RO 57 333; FF 1940 1281).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 1940, in effect since 1 Er Jan 1941 (GS 14 379,384). Ass Warranty. Fed. March 26, 1941 (RO 57 333; FF 1940 1281).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 13 June 1976, in force since 13 June 1976. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of Dec 17. 1976 (FF 1976 III 1570 art. 1 ch. 3,1042).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
5 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 1940, in effect since 1 Er Jan 1941 (GS 14 379,384). Ass Warranty. Fed. March 26, 1941 (RO 57 333; FF 1940 1281).
6 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
The rules of procedure of the Council of State shall be established by the Grand Council.
1 The ordinary conciliation authority is the justice of the peace.
2 Each municipality shall elect a justice of the peace and the number of alternates provided for by law.
3 The law may provide that two or more communes establish a common justice of the peace.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
The law may provide for special conciliation authorities for certain disputes.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 Repealed popular vote on Nov. 28, 2010, with effect from Nov. 28, 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
The cantonal court consists of the President and the number of judges and substitutes appointed by the Grand Council.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 9 June 1996, in force since 1 Er Jan 1997. Ass guarantee. Fed. June 5, 1997 (FF 1997 III 874 art. 1 ch. 2, I 1327).
1 The Criminal Court shall consist of the President and the number of judges and alternate judges defined by the Grand Council. 1
1 Accepted in popular vote of 12 March 2000, in force since 1 Er Jan. 2000. Ass Warranty. Fed. 20 March 2001 ( FF 2001 1291 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2000 4851).
2 Repealed in popular vote of 12 March 2000, with effect from 1 Er Jan. 2000. Ass Warranty. Fed. 20 March 2001 ( FF 2001 1291 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2000 4851).
1 The Supreme Court is composed of the President and the number of members and alternates provided for by law. 2
2 It is the supreme judicial authority of the canton in civil and criminal matters and exercises supervision over the whole of civil and criminal justice-with the exception of the command of the police and the competent criminal authorities Contraventions of the Municipalities-as well as the Bankruptcy Office and the Prosecution Offices. 3
3 In this area, the Commission may propose to the Grand Council to issue laws and orders.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 The Administrative Tribunal shall be composed of the President and the number of members and alternates provided for by law. 1
2 The Administrative Court is the supreme judicial authority of the canton in administrative matters.
3 In the field of administrative jurisdiction, it may propose to the Grand Council to issue laws and orders.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
The law regulates the organisation of juvenile criminal justice. It may establish special courts.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 Repealed popular vote on Nov. 28, 2010, with effect from Nov. 28, 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 The law regulates the organisation and competence of the judicial authorities.
2 Special jurisdiction sections can be established within the courts and the specific decision-making powers of the Presidents and the single judges.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 Debates before the courts are public. 1
2 The law determines the exceptions.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 Repealed popular vote on Nov. 28, 2010, with effect from Nov. 28, 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
A valid award may be made by the courts or their sections only in the presence of the number of judges fixed.
1 Repeated popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 Judicial administration is the responsibility of the courts. The law regulates the details.
2 Disputes arising from the working reports of members of the authorities and staff subject to the supervision of the Supreme Court shall be decided by the Administrative Court. Disputes arising from the working reports of members of the authorities and staff subject to the supervision of the Administrative Tribunal shall be decided by the Supreme Court. 2
Repealed
1 The municipality includes all persons domiciled in the municipality. 1
2 The municipal council deals in accordance with the constitution and the law, the affairs of the commune. 2
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
3 Repealed in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
All persons from this commune belong to the bourgeois commune.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
1 The parish includes persons of the same denomination who are domiciled in the parish. 1
2 Collation rights are reserved but may be redeemed for the benefit of the parish. 2
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
3 Repealed in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
1 Individuals who participate in a corporate property form a corporate commune.
2 The corporate property must be kept in its original condition as indivisible; they are reserved for the purposes of public utility.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
1 The communes, with the exception of the corporate communes, levy taxes when their receipts are not sufficient to enable them to carry out their duties.
2 The Act regulates fiscal equalization between municipalities.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
No one shall be liable to pay any taxes whose proceeds are specifically allocated to the actual costs of the worship of a religious community to which it does not belong (art. 49 Cst. 1 ).
1 The term of office of the authorities and cantonal officials elected by the people or by the Grand Council, as well as the authorities and municipal officials elected by the people, is four years.
2 The term of office of members and alternates of the courts and of the conciliation authorities shall be six years. When replacement elections and supplementary elections take place, it runs until the end of the period of office. 2
1 Accepted in popular vote of Dec. 1994, in force since 1 Er Jan 1995. Ass Warranty. Fed. March 14, 1996 (FF 1996 I 1307 art. 1 ch. 4, 1995 III 1349).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 28 Nov 2010, in force since 28 Nov 2010. Ass Warranty. Fed. On March 6, 2012 ( FF 2012 3603 Art. 1 ch. 2, 2011 7403).
1 The following are elected by ballot:
2 In the election of the members of the Grand Council and the General Council, the proportional electoral system must be applied as soon as more than two members in a district are elected for the same authority. 4
2a The elections for the full renewal of the Grand Council take place according to the proportional system within the meaning of § 38. 5
3 The other elections are held in accordance with the majority system. 6
1 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
2 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
3 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 9 June 2013, in force since 15 June 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
5 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 2013, effective since Nov. 2, 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
6 Accepted in popular vote of 9 June 2013, in force since 15 June 2013. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of the 24th. 2014 ( FF 2014 7615 Art. 1 ch. 3,3573).
7 Repealed in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
1 The Constitution may be completely or partially revised at any time.
2 The revision shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure laid down for legislation. When the revision is requested by the people (constitutional initiative), the provisions relating to the legislative initiative are applicable.
3 The constitutional revision is subject to mandatory popular vote.
4 The Grand Council has the right to submit a constitutional revision to the vote in its entirety or in such a way that its various subjects are the subject of a separate vote.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 Repeated popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, with effect from 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
1 In the event of disasters, war events or other situations of necessity impossible to control, given the material and temporal urgency, following the usual procedure and with ordinary means, the necessary measures will be taken by Legislation to protect the public and avert imminent dangers.
2 The Grand Council and the Council of State may be empowered by this legislation to derogate from the Constitution on an interim basis. The orders and measures taken under these powers will be repealed as soon as the conditions laid down in para. 1 are no longer fulfilled, unless they are extended in accordance with the ordinary procedure.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
If the present Constitution is accepted by the majority of the voters participating in the vote, it shall be published without delay and shall enter into force immediately.
1 Existing laws and ordinances, to the extent that they are not contrary to the current constitution, remain in force until they are amended by the competent authorities.
2 Laws and ordinances that are contrary to the Constitution must be immediately revised.
3 The Grand Council must designate specific committees for the screening of these bills.
Where the constitution or a law refers to persons of the male sex, the persons of the female sex are also covered by that provision, unless the contrary is the result of an express provision or the purpose of the provision.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 7 Feb 1971, in force since 7 Feb 1971. Ass guarantee. Fed. 10 June 1971 (FF 1971 I 1539 1370).
1 Not applicable following the introduction of the criminal procedure of the canton of Zug, of 3 Oct. 1940.
1 The Grand Council shall determine immediately after the adoption of the Constitution the dates on which the authorities provided for in this Basic Law shall be elected and shall determine the duration of their term of office.
2 The elections of political and legal authorities cannot take place at the same time.
1 Not applicable following the introduction of the Act of 17 April 1902 concerning the procedure for elections and voting.
The term of office of the members of the Council of States which started on 1 January 2007 shall be extended by one year. It ends at the beginning of the winter session 2011 2 The Council of States.
1 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
2 The translation published in the FF 2007 7197 Has been corrected.
The Communal Secretaries elected by voting at the ballot box before the entry into force of § 78, para. 1, let. C, of the Cantonal Constitution remain in office until the end of the current administrative period.
Index of Contents
Figures refer to articles or divisions of articles of the Constitution
Administration
-incompatibilities 20, 21
-service mandates 41 H
-Responsibility and supervision (Council of State) 47
-staff salaries 41
-monitoring (Grand Council) 41
Age
-as a condition for voting 27
Amnesty (and grace) 41
Arrests 8
Legal assistance 7
Association 10
Cantonal Property Insurance 14
Authorities 18 to 20, 31, 77 to 78
-conciliation authority v. Justice of the peace
-supervisory authority 38, 41
-judicial authority 58
-Supreme Judicial Authority 54
-Supreme judicial authority in administrative matters 55
-the capital of the cantonal authorities 24
-appointment of authorities 47
-Referendum of authorities 34
Property
-ecclesiastical benefits 3
-real estate 11
Budget
-award of the Grand Council 40
-State budget 47
-decision 41 H
Canton
-Cantonal Administration v. Administration
-Government v. Council of State
-Grand Council v. Grand Council
-principles 1
-distribution of the canton 24
-sovereignty 1, 2
-Cantonal population statistics 38
Censorship
-freedom of expression guaranteed 10
State Chancellery
-election chancellor/ière 41
-tasks 34
Chef-lieu 24
Commission/s
-verification of accounts 78
-the Grand Council 19 Bis , 35, tit. VI
Comuna 4, 15, 19, 24
-bourgeois 15, 71
-corporate 73
-generalities 74 to 76
-Justice of the peace 49
-Municipal 38, 70
-Parish 72
-Property and property of municipalities 11
Accounts
-Audit Committee 78
-presentation by the Council of State 47
Confederation
-Cantonal initiative with the 35
Conflicts
-competence 41
Council of State 43, 45 to 48
-election of the President 46
-elections for members 77, 78
-function incompatibilities 46
-members of 19, 21, 31
-organization 45 ss
-report 41 G
-tasks and competences 47
Constitution 18, 21, 36, 41, 47, 58, 70, tit. VI
-provisional derogation 84
-constitutional rights 31
-Federal 1, 3, 4, 13, 32, 41
-revision of the cantonal constitution 79
Counter-Project 35
Corruption
-electoral 17
Court
-suprème 31, 41, 54, 55, 63, 78
Belief
-freedom of 3
Debate/Sec
-before the courts 59
-the Grand Council 19
Expense/s
-the Grand Council 34
Home
-right to vote and domicile 27
-inviolable right 11
-freedom of establishment 22
Permissions
-constitutional of the people 31
-of the cantonal city 23
-municipal city 23
-all citizens 3, 5, 9, 10
-vote 25 to 29
-right of domicile 9
-guarantee of free justice 7
-guarantee of legal proceedings 6
-individual freedom 8
Ecoles 4
Equality
-right 5
-between women and men 5
Church 3, 75
-clerical or secular property 11
Elector
-circle of voters in communes 27
-right of access to state finances 12
-obligations 17
Elections 5
-Cantonal 27
-corruption, intimidation 17
-authorities 77 to 78
-right to vote 25 to 29
-Federal 26
-organisation by the Council of State 47
-electoral registers and procedure 29
-proportional electoral system 78
Eligibility 27
State
-administration v. Administration
-and taxes 15
-high monitoring 11
-Prosecutor 21
-Financial advertising 12
-sovereignty 1
-tasks 8
Foreigners 22
Executing
-Executive power 21, 41, 45 to 47
Finance
-powers of the Council of State 47
-powers of the Grand Council 41
-advertising of state finances 12
Grand Council 34-36, 41, 44
-approval by the 11
-election of the presidency 40
-election of the Presidency of the Council of State 46
-Elections by the 18
-in case of disasters 84
-immunity 19 Bis
-members of 19 Bis , 31 38, 42, 78
-legislative authority 38
-relations with the Council of State 79 to 82
-meetings (public) 43, 44
-Revision of the Constitution
-monitoring and approval of activity reports 41
Immunity 19 Bis
Taxes 15, 74
Incompatibility 20, 21, 48
Initiative 35 to 37
-constitutional 79
-right of presentation 31
-legislative initiative 35, 79
-Cantonal initiative 35, 40
Prohibition
-voting rights 27 6
Bullying
-electoral 17
Judges 31, 41, 52, 53, 61
-peace 49, 50, 77 2 , 78
-Constitutional judges 6
-police judges 21
-investigating judges 21
Cf. Also Tribunals
Judgement
-Justice of the Peace v. Justice of the Peace
-in case of children and adolescents 56
-enforcement of criminal judgments 47
Jurisdiction
-minors 56
-Constitutional judges 6
Freedom 8
-of conscience and belief 3
-of individual 8
-expression 10
-Trade and Industry 13
-freedom of establishment 22
Cf. Also Rights
Housing
-freedom of establishment 22
Laws
-law enforcement 41
-approval or rejection of laws 31
-subject to popular vote 34, 36
-enforcement of laws 47 1
-swear an oath of law 18
-Bill to the Grand Council 44
Majority
-absolute majority in popular votes 36
-attendance at meetings of the Grand Council 44
-vote on the Constitution 1
Miners
-jurisdiction of the 56
Minorities
-representation of the minority 78
Appointments 41, 47
-by the Council of State 47
-by the Grand Council 41
Criminal/e Loi/right 17
-courts 31 4 , 53, 54, 78
Staff
-administration 41, 47
-election by the people 31
-incompatibility 21, 45
-labour relations disputes 63
Petition 41
-right of 12
-dealing with petitions 41
People
-Constitutional rights of the 31ss, 79
-elected by the 18, 77 1
-generalities 37 to 45
-proposal to 35 6
-sovereignty of the 30
Police
-arrest 8
-command of the 54
-municipal police offices 54
Power 21
-administrative and executive 45ss
-exercise of the sovereignty of the people 1
-judicial 49ss
-Legislative and monitoring 38ss
-sovereign power 30ss
-separation of powers 20, 21
Deprivation of liberty 8
Procedure
-accelerated 60
-judicial authorities 58, 60
-Elections 29
-popular votes 36
-proportional electoral event 78
-legal in the case of minors 56
-provided for in legislation 79
Proportionality 38
-in the composition of the Grand Council 38
-taxpayer resources 15
-costs and disputed values 60
-electoral principle 78
Property
-inviolable 11
Protection
-freedoms 5 1
-human dignity 7
-in case of extraordinary situations 75
-Social 5 1 , 34 1
Publishing
-immediate during a constitution vote tit. VI
-official in a referendum 34 2
Advertising
-state finances 12
Audiences
-debates in the courts 59 1
-public order and security 47
-public authorities 30ss
-meetings of the Grand Council 43
Report/s
-court debates 63
-Council of State 41, 47
-Interim report on an initiative 35
Tax revenues 15 4 , 74
Recourse 41, 47
Referendum
-popular (mandatory) 34, 35, 37, 41
Religion 3, 75
Representation
-proportional 38, 78
Representative (s) 30, 38
Liability
-state, municipalities and civil servants 19
-public authorities 19
-members of the Grand Council and the Council of State 19 Bis
Meeting/Sec
-right of 10
-Municipal 17
Revision
-of the Constitution 79ss
Security
-and public order 47
-legal certainty 60
Salt 41
Oath
-cantonal authorities and officials 18
Signatures
-deposit of 34, 35
-petition 21
Sovereignty
-in the whole population 2
-township 1
-sovereign power 30ss
Statistics
-of the population 38
Monitoring
-by the Grand Council 41
-supervisory authority 38ss
-under state 11
-by the Council of State 47
-by the Supreme Court 54, 63
-on the authorities 41
-on finance 41
Territory
-of the parish 72
-municipalities 11 1
-township 24
Torture
-prohibition 8
Treaties
-International 22
Cantonal court 31, 41, 52
-supervision of judicial authorities 83
Tribunals
-Supreme Court 31, 41, 54, 55, 63, 78
-elected by ballot at the ballot box 78
-generalities 58 to 69
-prohibition of special courts 6
-jurisdiction of minors 56
-the tasks of the Grand Council 41
-Administrative Court 41, 47, 55, 63 2
-cantonal court 52
-Arbitration Tribunal 6, 57
-Criminal Court 53
Urgency
-in case of disaster 84
Vote/Votations 34 to 36
-amendment Federal Constitution 32
-subject to popular vote 34
-Cantonal Constitution 31, 79
-right to vote 25 to 27, 34 to 35
-organization and procedure of votes 29
-mandatory popular vote 79
1 Accepted in popular vote of 17 June 2007, in force since 30 June 2007. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 6 March 2008 ( FF 2008 2273 Art. 1 ch. 3, 2007 7197).
Accepted in popular vote of 18 March 1894, in force since 28 July. 1894 (Official Code of Laws and Orders of the Township of Zug [GS] 7 364 392). Ass Warranty. Fed. June 26, 1894 (RO 14 244; FF 1894 II 126).
1 The text in the original language is published, under the same number, in the German edition of this compendium.
2 This publication is based on federal guarantees published in FF. It may therefore differ temporarily from the cantonal publication. The date of the statement is that of the last FY published in the FF.
3 Accepted in popular vote of 22. 1940, in effect since 1 Er Jan 1941 (GS 14 379,384). Ass Warranty. Fed. March 26, 1941 (RO 57 333; FF 1940 1281).
4 Accepted in popular vote of 13 June 1976, in force since 13 June 1976. Ass Warranty. Fed. Of Dec 17. 1976 (FF 1976 III 1570 art. 1 ch. 3,1042).
5 Formerly let. D. Bis . Accepted in popular vote of 2 Dec. 1990, in force since 1 Er Jan 1991. Ass Warranty. Fed. On 9 Oct. 1992 (FF 1992 VI 142 art. 1 ch. 1, III 645).
6 Formerly let. E.
7 Formerly let. F.
8 Formerly let. G.
9 Accepted in popular vote of 30 Nov 1980, in force since 1 Er Jan 1982. Ass Warranty. Fed. June 19, 1981 (FF 1981 II 597 art. 1 ch. 2,286).
