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Liechtenstein's political system is characterized by a pure parliamentary republic where the prime minister holds all executive power.
Answer: False
Liechtenstein operates as a principality under a semi-constitutional monarchy, where political power is shared between the monarch and a democratically elected parliament, not a pure parliamentary republic.
The 2003 constitutional reform in Liechtenstein was widely praised by international bodies for strengthening democratic principles.
Answer: False
The 2003 constitutional reform expanded the monarchy's powers and was criticized by international bodies, such as the Council of Europe, rather than praised for strengthening democratic principles.
Universal suffrage, granting women the right to vote, was introduced in Liechtenstein in 1984 following a national referendum.
Answer: True
Liechtenstein transitioned from universal male suffrage to universal suffrage, granting women the right to vote, in 1984 following a national referendum.
Prince Hans-Adam II threatened to move to Switzerland if the 2003 constitutional changes were not approved.
Answer: False
Prince Hans-Adam II threatened to move to Austria, not Switzerland, if the 2003 constitutional changes were not approved.
The Prince of Liechtenstein has the authority to dissolve the Landtag, but this power can be subject to a referendum if challenged.
Answer: True
Among the constitutional powers of the Prince of Liechtenstein is the authority to dissolve the Landtag, a power that can be subjected to a referendum if challenged by the populace.
In Liechtenstein, a proposal to revoke the Prince's veto powers was approved by a majority of voters in a 2012 referendum.
Answer: False
In a 2012 referendum, a proposal to revoke the Prince's veto powers was rejected by 76% of the voters, indicating continued public support for the monarch's authority.
The current Prince-regent of Liechtenstein, Prince Alois, assumed his role in 2004 and handles the day-to-day running of the country.
Answer: True
Prince Alois assumed the role of Prince-regent on August 15, 2004, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Liechtenstein, while his father remains the official head of state.
Amendments to the constitution or new laws in Liechtenstein become valid after being adopted by the Landtag and signed by the Prince.
Answer: False
For amendments to the constitution or new laws to become valid in Liechtenstein, they must be adopted by the Landtag, signed by both the Prince and the prime minister, and then published in the Principality's Law Gazette.
The Prince of Liechtenstein can enact emergency decrees without a countersignature from the head of government.
Answer: False
While the Prince of Liechtenstein can enact emergency decrees, these require a countersignature from the head of government to be valid.
Hans-Adam II has been the head of state of Liechtenstein since November 13, 1989.
Answer: True
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, has served as the head of state of the principality since November 13, 1989.
What type of political system does Liechtenstein operate under, as described in the source?
Answer: A semi-constitutional monarchy.
Liechtenstein operates as a principality under a semi-constitutional monarchy, characterized by a mixed constitution where political power is shared between the monarch and a democratically elected parliament.
When did Liechtenstein introduce universal suffrage, granting women the right to vote?
Answer: 1984
Universal suffrage, which granted women the right to vote in Liechtenstein, was introduced in 1984 following a national referendum.
Which international body criticized the 2003 constitutional reform in Liechtenstein?
Answer: The Council of Europe
The 2003 constitutional reform, which expanded the monarchy's powers, was criticized by the Council of Europe.
Who has been the head of state of Liechtenstein since November 13, 1989?
Answer: Hans-Adam II
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, has served as the head of state of the principality since November 13, 1989.
What was the outcome of the 2012 referendum regarding the Prince's veto powers?
Answer: A proposal to revoke the Prince's veto powers was rejected by 76% of voters.
In a 2012 referendum, a proposal to revoke the Prince's veto powers was rejected by 76% of the voters, demonstrating continued public support for the monarch's authority.
Which of the following is a constitutional power held by the Prince of Liechtenstein as head of state?
Answer: The power to dissolve the Landtag, which can be subject to a referendum.
Among the significant constitutional powers of the Prince of Liechtenstein is the authority to dissolve the Landtag, a power that can be subjected to a referendum if challenged.
What was the percentage of votes in favor of the 2003 constitutional reform?
Answer: Approximately 64%
The 2003 constitutional reform was approved by approximately 64% of the electorate in a national referendum.
What is the role of the Prince-regent, Prince Alois, in Liechtenstein?
Answer: He handles the day-to-day running of the country while his father remains the official head of state.
Prince Alois, as Prince-regent, assumed his role in 2004 and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Liechtenstein, while his father, Hans-Adam II, remains the official head of state.
The Landtag of Liechtenstein consists of 25 members elected for a five-year term.
Answer: False
The Landtag of Liechtenstein consists of 25 members elected for a four-year term, not a five-year term.
The Landtag's responsibilities include electing members of the government and judges, as well as supervising state administration.
Answer: True
Among the primary responsibilities of the Landtag of Liechtenstein are electing members of the government and judges, approving taxes, and supervising state administration.
The German term for the parliament of Liechtenstein is 'Regierungschef.'
Answer: False
The German term for the parliament of Liechtenstein is 'Landtag,' while 'Regierungschef' refers to the prime minister or head of government.
The Unterland electoral district has 15 members in the Landtag, while the Oberland district has 10 members.
Answer: False
Since 1989, the Unterland electoral district has 10 members in the Landtag, while the Oberland district has 15 members.
The Landtag President and their deputy are elected at the opening meeting for a four-year term, mirroring the Landtag's term.
Answer: False
The President of the Landtag and their deputy are elected at the opening meeting for the current year, not for a four-year term mirroring the Landtag's term.
The Landtag of Liechtenstein is responsible for setting the annual budget and approving taxes.
Answer: True
Among its primary responsibilities, the Landtag of Liechtenstein is tasked with setting the annual budget and approving taxes.
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary responsibilities of the Landtag of Liechtenstein?
Answer: Directly appointing the sovereign Prince.
The Landtag's responsibilities include electing members of the government and judges, setting the annual budget, approving taxes, and supervising state administration, but not directly appointing the sovereign Prince.
How many members does the Landtag of Liechtenstein have, and for what term are they elected?
Answer: 25 members, elected for a four-year term.
The Landtag of Liechtenstein consists of 25 members who are elected for a four-year term through proportional representation.
What body assumes Parliament's duties during a parliamentary recess or dissolution?
Answer: A 'state committee'
During a parliamentary recess or in the event of an adjournment or dissolution of Parliament, a 'state committee,' composed of the President of Parliament and four other members, assumes Parliament's duties.
The Government of Liechtenstein is chaired by the prime minister and comprises five government councillors.
Answer: False
The Government of Liechtenstein is chaired by the prime minister and comprises four government councillors, not five.
The Prince of Liechtenstein can appoint a provisional government for a maximum of six months without the Landtag's consent.
Answer: False
The Prince of Liechtenstein has the authority to appoint a provisional government for a maximum of four months, not six months, without the Landtag's consent.
The current Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, Brigitte Haas, represents the Progressive Citizens' Party.
Answer: False
Brigitte Haas, the incumbent Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, represents the Patriotic Union party, not the Progressive Citizens' Party.
Liechtenstein's government councillors must be members of the Landtag at the time of their appointment.
Answer: False
While government councillors must meet the eligibility requirements for a Landtag member, they cannot simultaneously be a member of the Landtag at the time of their appointment.
What is the German term for the head of government in Liechtenstein?
Answer: Regierungschef
The German term for the head of government in Liechtenstein, equivalent to prime minister, is 'Regierungschef'.
How many government councillors, in addition to the prime minister, comprise the Government of Liechtenstein?
Answer: Four
The Government of Liechtenstein, chaired by the prime minister, is composed of four additional government councillors, each heading a specific ministry.
Which political party did Brigitte Haas, the incumbent Prime Minister, represent as of April 10, 2025?
Answer: Patriotic Union
As of April 10, 2025, Brigitte Haas, the incumbent Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, represents the Patriotic Union party.
How are government councillors and their deputies appointed in Liechtenstein?
Answer: By the Prince after being elected by the Landtag.
Government councillors and their deputies are appointed by the Prince after being elected by the Landtag of Liechtenstein, and they must maintain the confidence of both.
Liechtenstein's judicial branch consists solely of the Supreme Court, the Princely Court of Appeals, and the Princely Court of Justice.
Answer: False
In addition to the Supreme Court, Princely Court of Appeals, and Princely Court of Justice, Liechtenstein's judicial system also includes an Administrative Court and a State Court.
The Princely Court of Justice is known in German as 'Fürstliches Obergericht.'
Answer: False
The Princely Court of Justice is known in German as 'Fürstliches Landgericht,' whereas 'Fürstliches Obergericht' refers to the Princely Court of Appeals.
The State Court in Liechtenstein primarily handles administrative law issues.
Answer: False
The State Court in Liechtenstein primarily deals with constitutional law issues, while the Administrative Court handles administrative law matters.
What is the German term for the Supreme Court in Liechtenstein?
Answer: Oberster Gerichtshof
The German term for the Supreme Court in Liechtenstein is 'Oberster Gerichtshof'.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Judicial Branch of Liechtenstein?
Answer: The State Committee
The Judicial Branch of Liechtenstein includes the Supreme Court, Princely Court of Appeals, Princely Court of Justice, Administrative Court, and State Court. The 'state committee' is a parliamentary body, not a judicial one.
What is the German term for the Princely Court of Appeals in Liechtenstein?
Answer: Fürstliches Obergericht
The German term for the Princely Court of Appeals in Liechtenstein is 'Fürstliches Obergericht,' which translates to 'Princely Higher Court'.
The traditional coalition government system in Liechtenstein ended in 1997 when the Progressive Citizens' Party secured an absolute majority.
Answer: False
The traditional coalition government system ended in April 1997 when the Patriotic Union, not the Progressive Citizens' Party, secured an absolute majority in the Landtag.
The Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL) achieved their highest electoral result for any third party in Liechtenstein's history in the 2025 general election.
Answer: True
In the 2025 general election, the Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL) achieved their highest electoral result for any third party in the country's history, winning six seats and increasing their vote share by 11.1%.
The 2025 Liechtenstein general election saw a voter turnout of 76.3%, with most votes cast via postal voting.
Answer: True
The 2025 Liechtenstein general election recorded a 76.3% voter turnout, with the vast majority (97%) of ballots cast through postal voting.
Minority parties in Liechtenstein primarily serve to form coalition governments rather than acting as a check on the government.
Answer: False
Minority parties in Liechtenstein primarily serve as opposition parties, acting as a crucial check on the government within Parliament and on parliamentary commissions.
The 2001-2009 government in Liechtenstein was formed by the Patriotic Union after securing an absolute majority in 2001.
Answer: False
The government between 2001 and 2009 was formed by the Progressive Citizens' Party, which achieved an absolute majority in the 2001 elections, not the Patriotic Union.
What was the voter turnout percentage for the 2025 Liechtenstein general election?
Answer: 76.3%
The 2025 Liechtenstein general election recorded a voter turnout of 76.3%.
What was the performance of the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) in the 2025 general election?
Answer: They won seven seats, a reduction of three, and saw an 8.4% decrease in vote share.
In the 2025 general election, the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) received 27.5% of the vote, an 8.4% decrease from 2021, and won seven seats, a reduction of three, marking their lowest result in party history.
What is the primary role of minority parties in Liechtenstein's political system?
Answer: To serve as a check on the government within Parliament.
Minority parties in Liechtenstein act as opposition parties, serving as a crucial check on the government within Parliament and on parliamentary commissions.
Which two political parties primarily dominate the party system in Liechtenstein?
Answer: Progressive Citizens' Party and Patriotic Union
The political party system in Liechtenstein is predominantly influenced by the conservative Progressive Citizens' Party and the liberal-conservative Patriotic Union.
What was the change in the number of seats for the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) in the 2025 general election?
Answer: A decrease of three seats.
In the 2025 general election, the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) won seven seats, representing a reduction of three seats from their previous performance.
When did the Patriotic Union secure an absolute majority in the Landtag, ending Liechtenstein's traditional coalition government system?
Answer: April 1997
Liechtenstein's traditional coalition government system ended in April 1997 when the Patriotic Union secured an absolute majority of seats in the Landtag.
In the 2025 general election, which party saw an 11.1% increase in their vote share and won six seats?
Answer: Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL)
In the 2025 general election, the Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL) achieved an 11.1% increase in their vote share and won six seats, marking their highest achievement for any third party in the country's history.
Citizens' cooperatives in Liechtenstein's municipalities primarily manage parceled areas for private use, but do not own communal forests or pastures.
Answer: False
Citizens' cooperatives in Liechtenstein's municipalities collectively own communal forests and pastures for communal use, in addition to managing parceled areas for private use.
Liechtenstein's municipalities have the constitutional right to secede from the union by a majority vote.
Answer: True
Under the constitution, the Municipalities of Liechtenstein are granted the unique right to secede from the union by a majority vote, highlighting a high degree of local autonomy.
What is a unique constitutional right possessed by the Municipalities of Liechtenstein?
Answer: The right to secede from the union by a majority vote.
Under the constitution, the Municipalities of Liechtenstein are granted the unique right to secede from the union by a majority vote, underscoring their high degree of local autonomy.
What is the German term for the administrative divisions (communes) of Liechtenstein?
Answer: Gemeinden
The German term for the communes, which are the administrative divisions of Liechtenstein, is 'Gemeinden'.
What is the minimum number of citizens required to call for a referendum on any law in Liechtenstein?
Answer: 1,000 citizens
The people of Liechtenstein have the direct democratic right to initiate a referendum on any law if at least 1,000 citizens call for it.