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What’s the magic formula of the Swiss Federal Council?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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  • Dividing the seven executive seats of the Swiss Federal Council between the four ruling parties

Why

The magic formula divides the seven Federal Council seats among the four ruling parties according to a fixed distribution key. This historical arrangement ensures political balance and stability within the Swiss executive branch.

  • Dividing the seven executive seats of the Swiss Federal Council between the four ruling parties
  • Dividing the seven executive seats of the Swiss Federal Council between the four biggest cantons
  • Dividing the six executive seats of the Swiss Federal Council between the four ruling parties
  • Dividing the six executive seats of the Swiss Federal Council between the four biggest cantons

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