Swiss Made Democracy: A Journey by Marceau Schroeter

Swiss democracy as you've never seen it before!In Switzerland, politics is everywhere - and everyone has a say. Several times a year, streets are covered with posters inviting Swiss citizens to vote YES or NO as the people decide on everything from pension funds to climate policy. But what's really behind this unique democratic system?In this vivid narrative, a group of young adults dives into the heart of a nationwide Sunday vote. Along the way, they meet the people, visit the places, and explore the processes that bring Swiss democracy to life. Step by step, they unravel its instruments, its history, its impact - and its controversies. Theory and practice intertwine, while lively debates between the characters reveal how this unique system shapes politics, society, and everyday life.Forget dry civics lessons - here, democracy comes alive in a story that's as gripping as it is enlightening. Accessible, engaging, and eye-opening, this book will change the way you see citizen power.