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Article 193
 

Total revision


1 A total revision of the Federal Constitution may be proposed by the People or by either of the two Councils or be decreed by the Federal Assembly.
2 If the initiative emanates from the People or if the two Chambers are unable to agree, the People decide on whether a total revision should be carried out.
3 If the People vote for a total revision, new elections shall be held to both Chambers.
4 The mandatory provisions of international law must not be violated.