In Switzerland, the federal government is made up of three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the Federal Council, which is composed of seven members elected by the Federal Assembly for a four-year term. The Federal Assembly is the legislative branch, and it is made up of two chambers: the National Council and the Council of States. The National Council is composed of 200 members elected by proportional representation for a four-year term. The Council of States is composed of 46 members, with two members from each canton elected for a four-year term. The judicial branch is made up of the Supreme Court, which is composed of 31 judges elected by the Federal Assembly for a six-year term.
In addition to the federal government, Switzerland has 26 cantons, each with its own constitution, government, and parliament. The cantons are largely autonomous, and they are responsible for a range of issues, including education, healthcare, and law enforcement.