Swiss geographymedium
Considering that 26 Cantons constitute the Confederation, how many of them only posses one seat at the Council of the States?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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Why
Six cantons have one seat in the Council of States, compared to two for the others. This system maintains federalist balance by giving equal voice to each canton, whether large or small. The Council of States (Ständerat) represents regional interests within the Swiss Federal Parliament.
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