Art. 51 Constitution de la République et Canton de Neuchâtel (Cst. NE), du 24 septembre 2000 - Devoir d’information

VPB 150000290 (Art. 51 Abs. 1 BV)

Cantonal Autonomy on Expatriate Voting Rights in Council of States Elections

This article requires cantons to have democratic constitutions approved by the people.

VPB 150000290 (Art. 51 Abs. 2 BV)

Cantonal Autonomy on Expatriate Voting Rights in Council of States Elections

This article states that cantonal constitutions require the guarantee of the Confederation, provided they do not contradict federal law.

VPB 2003.2022 (Art. 51 Cst.)

Federal Assembly Approves Revised Cantonal Constitutions

Cited as the basis for the Federal Assembly's power to grant federal guarantee to revised cantonal constitutions.

VPB 2003.2485 (Art. 51 al. 2 Cst.)

Federal Guarantee for Revised Grisons Constitution Upheld

This article is cited as the basis for the Confederation granting its guarantee to cantonal constitutions if they are not contrary to federal law.

VPB 2003.171 (Art. 51 Cst.)

Federal Assembly Approval of Vaud Constitution Guarantee

Cited as the basis for granting federal guarantee to the Constitution of the Canton of Vaud.

VPB 4166-2001-2726 (Art. 51 Cst.)

Federal Guarantee of the Constitution of Saint-Gall

Cited as a basis for the Federal Act granting federal guarantee to the Constitution of the Canton of St. Gallen.

VPB 3304-2002-0192 (Art. 51 al. 1 Cst.)

Federal Council's Guarantee of Cantonal Constitutional Revisions

Used as the basis for the Confederation's guarantee of revised cantonal constitutions.

VPB 5506-2001-0588 (Art. 51 Cst.)

Federal Guarantee for Neuchâtel Canton Constitution

Cited as a basis for the Federal Act granting federal guarantee to the Constitution of the Canton of Neuchâtel.

CCST.2022.0010 · vd (Art. 51 al. 1, 1re phr., Cst.)

Appeal Regarding Citizen Chambers Selected by Lot

The main ground for dismissing the appeal and confirming the decision that nullified the initiative is that the proposed system (legislative chambers appointed by lot) violates the requirement for cantonal constitutions to be 'democratic,' specifically demanding direct election of the parliament.

VG.2018.1 · bs (Art. 51 Abs. 2 BV)

Primate Rights Initiative Admissibility Challenge

Cited in the reasoning (E. 3.6) regarding the requirement that cantonal constitutions must not contradict federal law.

V 2010 3 · gr (Art. 51 Abs. 1 BV)

Municipal Credit Approval Challenge Based on Alleged Voter Misinformation Regarding Special Assessments

Cited in the reasoning regarding the cantons' competence to regulate political rights, but not in the final orders, so it is excluded.

36.2008.56 · ti (art. 51 Cost./Ti)

Applicant v. State: Health Insurance Subsidy Eligibility Based on Outdated Income Metric

Cited in the reasoning section concerning the principle of separation of powers.

VPB 06-1998-8337 (Art. 51 al. 1 Cst.)

Federal Guarantee for Geneva Constitution Rejected Due to Layperson Eligibility Clause

Used to establish the requirement for cantons to have a democratic constitution and for the Confederation to guarantee it, provided it conforms to federal law.

V 2006 1 · gr (Art. 51 Abs. 1 BV)

Voter Challenge to Municipal Ordinance Election Dismissed Due to Scope Limitation

This provision is cited in relation to the Canton's competence to regulate political rights.

VPB 2005.1649 (Art. 51 al. 1 et 2 Cst.)

Federal Guarantee for Zurich's Cantonal Constitution

Requirement for cantons to have a democratic constitution guaranteed by the Confederation.