alleryIn which year did Switzerland introduce women's suffrage at the federal level by referendum?
A1959
B1971
C1990
D1945
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1971
1. Switzerland was a late adopter of women's suffrage.
2. A nationwide male referendum introduced it at the federal level in 1971.
3. 1990 was when the last canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden, was forced to change.
_Source: Wikipedia, Universal suffrage, Women's suffrage_
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