Federal Council (Switzerland)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Federal Council (Switzerland)?Primarily ceremonial, first among equals, rotates annually
2. What is the number of federal councillors?7
3. What is the mandate duration?4 years, elected by the Federal Assembly
4. What is the Federal Council in Switzerland?It is a group of seven leaders who run the country together, like a team. They are the head of state and government and make decisions together.
5. How many people are in the Federal Council and what do they do?Seven people make up the council. Each one runs one of the seven government departments, such as finance or foreign affairs.

Collective Executive: A form of government where executive power is shared by a group of individuals.
Collegiality: The principle of shared responsibility and decision-making among members of a group.
Grand Coalition: A broad coalition government typically formed by the two largest parties in a legislature.
Federal Chancellery: The administrative body that supports the Federal Council and the federal government.