Who is the President of the Swiss Confederation?
Q: Who is the President of the Swiss Confederation?
A: The President of the Swiss Confederation is the chair of the Federal Council of Switzerland.
Q: What is the role of the President in Switzerland?
A: The President is first amongst equals of councillors in the executive branch of the Swiss government.
Q: How many members are there on the Federal Council?
A: The Federal Council has seven members.
Q: Is there a term limit for being President?
A: Yes, each member serves for four years and then must step down from their position.
Q: Is it possible to be re-elected as President after stepping down from office?
A: Yes, it is possible to be re-elected as long as they have not served two consecutive terms.
Q: Does being part of the Federal Council give any additional powers to its members?
A: No, all members have equal power within their roles on the council.
Q: What other roles do members serve in addition to being part of this council?
A: Members also serve as heads or representatives for various departments within Switzerland's government such as foreign affairs, defense, finance and justice.
