SwitzerlandDémocratie et fédéralisme 12 · Democracy and federalism
For how long are the members of the Federal Council elected?
In the exam (French)
Pour combien de temps les membres du Conseil fédéral sont-ils élus ?
- aFor six yearsPour six ans
- bFor lifeÀ vie
- cFor four yearsPour quatre ansCorrect answer
- dFor one yearPour un an
Why?
The term of office is four years. After each National Council election, the Federal Assembly elects the whole Federal Council again; re-election is possible.
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