HERITAGE - Switzerland - Politics-
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Federal Parliament Building, Bern (BE)
As capital of Switzerland, Bern is the seat of the Swiss government (Federal Council and Parliament), the diplomatic corps and various international organisations.
Picture: © swissworld.org | Swiss politics Switzerland's existence as a modern federal state dates back to 1848. The government is made up of seven members, elected by the Federal Assembly. The government members take it in turns to act as president. The Swiss people can influence political affairs through the highly developed system of direct democracy.
Switzerland's position as a neutral state allows it to play an important humanitarian role in world affairs and to act as a mediator between conflicting parties. -
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