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Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
It has a very democratic system of government. As many decisions as possible are made at the cantonal level. Each canton has its own constitution, parliament, laws and court system. Most of the cantons were once independent countries, and on many ways continue to act as such.
As well as regular elections, Switzerland has a form of "direct democracy" where any decision can be put to a referendum. A petition is started, signatures are collected and if enough signatures are collected there has to be a referendum which is binding. A referendum can be at the federal or cantonal level.
Switzerland has a collective head of state, the seven-member Swiss Federal Council.
The president is the presiding member of this council. Elected by the Federal Assembly for one year, the President of the Confederation chairs the meetings of the Federal Council and undertakes special representational duties. Primus inter pares, the President has no powers above the other Councillors and continues to head his or her department. Traditionally the duty rotates among the members in order of seniority and the previous year's Vice President becomes President.
The official title is "President of the Confederation" (German: Bundespräsident(in), French: Président(e) de la Confédération, Italian: Presidente della Confederazione, Romansh: President(a) da la Confederaziun).
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What are five countries that have confederate government?
a lot of people are saying Switzerland, but I'm pretty sure switz. has a federal structured government
What has the author John Martin Vincent written?
John Martin Vincent has written: 'Government in Switzerland' -- subject(s): Politics and government 'State and federal government in Switzerland' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Politics and government 'Government in Switzerland' -- subject(s): Politics and government
What sort of government does Switzerland have?
Federal republic, with directorial system and direct democracy
What kind of government does Switzerland have?
A multi-party federal parliamentary democratic republic.
What government did Switzerland have after world war 2?
The government of Switzerland was not changed by the second world war. Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
What form of government is Switzerland?
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
Who is the Federal Chancellor for Switzerland?
Corina Casanova is the Federal Chancellor for Switzerland.
What does the word federal imply?
The word federal refers to the federal government, or the largest form of government in the United States. It can also refer to taxes which are paid to the federal government or people who work for the federal government.
What branch of government do senators work for?
In what branch of federal government do senators work?
What is Switzerland's form of government today?
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
What are federal employees are permitted to do?
Federal employees work for the vast federal government. This covers all government agencies, so there are thousands of them. They are permitted to work for the federal government. Federal employees are permitted to do their assigned jobs and receive pay for doing so.
What is quasi federal system?
A quasi federal system means a government which is designed to work as a Federal government in normal circumstances and as an unitary government in an emergency.
