Switzerland government

Switzerland is a federal republic in Europe, comprising 26 cantons. The Swiss government (or Federal Authorities) consists of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial.

Legislative Branch

The legislature of the Swiss Confederation is composed of two chambers: the National Council and the Council of States. Members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms in both assemblies. Legislation must be passed by both houses before it can become law; any bill that fails to pass one chamber must also be approved by referendum if requested within 100 days after passage through the other house. Proposals for constitutional amendments can also require a referendum vote before they enter into force.

Executive Branch

The executive branch comprises seven members who together form Switzerland’s Federal Council or cabinet—the collective head of state and government as well as its chief administrative body overseeing foreign relations, defense policy, fiscal policy and internal affairs across all levels from national down to local municipalities throughout Switzerland’s 26 cantons . Each member holds office for a term lasting up to four years but may continue indefinitely so long as he/she remains an active member on their respective council committee(s). Appointments are made according to party representation with each major political party given at least one seat on the Federal Council regardless whether it has won elections or not thereby ensuring effective cooperation between parties when enacting legislation even though no single party usually controls enough support alone necessary for outright majority rule over either assembly chamber nor collectively enough seats among them combined thus enabling more consensus-based decision making processes than what would otherwise have been possible had such measures not been taken beforehand . In addition , since 1959 , there has always been at least one woman serving on this body emphasizing gender equality rights during times where many countries around world still refused acknowledge women same legal status men enjoyed openly yet privately behind closed doors leaving many powerless face oppressive male dominated cultures elsewhere outside protective confines swiss borders providing assurance personal liberty free speech remain intact regardless social class individual belonged too politically speaking .

Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court serves as highest court jurisdiction ultimately responsible interpreting laws written constitution settle disputes involving interpretation should arise while lower courts handle bulk trial related matters pretrial proceedings criminal civil claims arising out everyday life ranging traffic violations family child custody cases wills trusts estates etcetera although appeals higher court level originate here eventually reaching top tier appellate bench review judgement rendered earlier stages process depending complexity issue being argued heard along way leading final resolution dispute american style jury trials do exist some instances however much less common europe due different approach towards deciding guilt innocence based primarily testimony expert witnesses rather relying upon opinion average citizens lack specialized knowledge required make informed decisions beyond reasonable doubt requirement general rule thumb expected abide those attempting practice law profession itself follow standard ethical protocols observed universally upholding integrity justice system whole maintaining public faith confidence judiciary plays keeping order safe secure environment live work play peace mind everyone concerned alike end result overall stability country respected internationally wider scale global perspective maximizing potential growth prosperity every citizen residing therein benefiting society large small striving maintain values democratic principles enshrined core founding documents .