Who may found an association?
Wer darf einen Verein gründen?
Correct answer: C
- A only people with a record of sporting achievementnur Personen mit einem sportlichen Leistungsausweis
- B only people above a certain incomenur Personen ab einem bestimmten Einkommen
- C every person in Switzerlandjede Person in der Schweiz
- D all women and men aged 21 and overalle Frauen und Männer ab 21 Jahren
Why
Freedom of association is a fundamental right. That is why every person in Switzerland may found an association.
Common mistakes
- D: all women and men aged 21 and over
- There is no minimum age of 21 for founding an association. You are already of legal age at 18.
Topic
In Switzerland there are very many associations and clubs, for example for sport, music or culture. Many people volunteer in them. The Constitution guarantees freedom of association. This means: every person may found an association, join an association or leave it. There are no conditions such as income, sex or a minimum age of 21.
Living in Switzerland
School and everyday life
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 195 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.