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Art. 175 Federal Constitution of 18 April 1999 of the Swiss Confederation (Cst.) - Composition and election
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AI generatedThe Federal Council has seven members. The members of the Federal Council are elected by the Federal Assembly following each general election to the National Council. They are elected for a term of office of four years. Any Swiss citizen eligible for election to the National Council may be elected to the Federal Council. {note: Adopted by the popular vote on 7 Feb. 1999, in force since 1 Jan 2000 (FedD of 9 Oct. 1998, FCD of 2 March 1999; AS 1999 1239; BBl 1993 IV 554, 1994 III 1370, 1998 4800, 1999 2475 8768).} In electing the Federal Council, care must be taken to ensure that the various geographical and language regions of the country are appropriately represented. {note: Adopted by the popular vote on 7 Feb. 1999, in force since 1 Jan 2000 (FedD of 9 Oct. 1998, FCD of 2 March 1999; AS 1999 1239; BBl 1993 IV 554, 1994 III 1370, 1998 4800, 1999 2475 8768).}
Art. 175 Cst. · Composition and election
The Federal Council has seven members.
The members of the Federal Council are elected by the Federal Assembly following each general election to the National Council.
They are elected for a term of office of four years. Any Swiss citizen eligible for election to the National Council may be elected to the Federal Council.
In electing the Federal Council, care must be taken to ensure that the various geographical and language regions of the country are appropriately represented.