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Which of the following powers represent the Executive power in Switzerland?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Federal Council and the State Council
Why
Executive power in Switzerland is represented by the Federal Council at the federal level and by State Councils (Regierungsrat) at the cantonal level. The Federal Council comprises seven ministers who govern collectively. This structure dividing executive power between federal and cantonal levels reflects Swiss federalism.
- Federal Council and the Great Council
- National Council and the State Council
- Federal Council and the State Council
- Parliament and Federal Council
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