SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 10 · Democracy and federalism

How many members does the Federal Council have?

In the exam (French)

Combien de membres compte le Conseil fédéral ?

  1. a99
  2. b1111
  3. c55
  4. d77Correct answer

Why?

The Federal Council (Conseil fédéral) is the government of Switzerland. It is made up of seven members who all have the same rights (Art. 175 of the Federal Constitution).

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