The Swiss constitution – a mix of democracy and federalism

The first version of the Swiss constitution was a breakthrough on the road to democratisation. But it was far from perfect.

The first version of the Swiss constitution was a breakthrough on the road to democratisation. It gave the cantons more autonomy and paved the way for creating one of the greatest democracies in Europe. However, it was far from perfect. It triggered numerous crises and failed to put an end to injust... More info