What is guaranteed by freedom of religion and conscience?
Was wird durch die Glaubens- und Gewissensfreiheit garantiert?
Correct answer: D
- A free choice of schoolfreie Schulwahl
- B leisure timeFreizeit
- C freedom of assemblyVersammlungsfreiheit
- D freedom of religionReligionsfreiheit
Why
«Glauben» (belief) means religion. Freedom of religion and conscience guarantees that every person may freely choose and practise their religion.
Common mistakes
- C: freedom of assembly
- Freedom of assembly is also a fundamental right, but a different one. It is in a separate article.
- A: free choice of school
- There is no free choice of school in state schools. Children go to school where they live.
Topic
Freedom of opinion, freedom of religion and the right to property
Fundamental rights are rights that every person has in relation to the state. They are in the Federal Constitution. The state must respect and protect them. It may only restrict them if there is a law and an important public reason for it. Most fundamental rights apply to all people in Switzerland, including foreigners. Without them, nobody could hold their own political opinion without fear.
Having a say: rights and obligations
Fundamental rights
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 79 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.