Government and Politics of Switzerland
- Main article: Government of Switzerland and Politics of Switzerland
- Form of government: Federal parliamentary republic, direct democracy.
- Capital of Switzerland: Berne
- Elections in Switzerland
- Political parties in Switzerland
- Taxation in Switzerland
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