Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
No city in Switzerland has the official status either of capital or of Federal City, nevertheless Berne is commonly referred to as "Federal City".
feudalism
The main function of political action committees is to act as fund-raising organizations for political races and causes. They're commonly referred to simply as PACs.
The United States is commonly referred to as "the state" in political discussions.
Rome is commonly referred to as the "Eternal City."
What are the parallel ports on a computer commonly referred to as?
its commonly referred to the due process clause
Commonly referred to as the 'kernel'
A native of Switzerland is called a Swiss.
Political hysteria is referred to exaggerated emotions or excitement that is triggered by political activities among a group of people. This can be referred to sycophancy of political events.
A bolt with no head is commonly referred to as a screw.
I'm puzzled as I've never heard Switzlerland referred to as 'he'.