Who runs Switzerland?

The Swiss Confederation is a federal directorial republic, meaning it is governed by a Federal Council of seven members, each of whom is the head of a department of the government. The President of the Swiss Confederation is the ceremonial head of state and chairman of the Federal Council, but has no more power than the other six members. The Council is elected by the Federal Assembly, which is the parliament of Switzerland. The Assembly is made up of two chambers: the National Council, which is directly elected by the people, and the Council of States, which is elected by the cantons (states).