SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 14 · Democracy and federalism
How long is the term of office of the President of the Confederation (Bundespräsidentin or Bundespräsident)?
In the exam (German)
Wie lange dauert das Amt der Bundespräsidentin oder des Bundespräsidenten?
- aFour yearsVier Jahre
- bOne yearEin JahrCorrect answer
- cSeven yearsSieben Jahre
- dTwo yearsZwei Jahre
Why?
Every year, the Federal Assembly elects one member of the Federal Council (Bundesrat) as president. Re-election for the following year is not allowed; the president chairs the meetings but has no more power than the other members.
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