What is Switzerlands goverenment?

The government of Switzerland is a federal parliamentary republic. The parliament is called the Federal Assembly and is composed of two chambers: the National Council (Nationalrat) and the Council of States (Ständerat). The Federal Council is the executive body and is composed of seven members, each heading one of the seven departments of government. The Bundesgericht (Federal Supreme Court) is the highest judicial authority in Switzerland. The Swiss President is the head of state and is elected annually by the Federal Assembly from among its members. The President presides over the Federal Council and represents Switzerland internationally. Switzerland is also a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).