The Swiss Federal Council - Federal government is headed by the seven members of the Federal Council. The members are elected by parliament for a period of four years. Each heads a department of the federal administration.
The Swiss Parliament - Official site of Switzerland's parliament: National Council (Nationalrat, Conseil national) and Council of States (Ständerat, Conseil des Etats). With guide to the bicameral system, schedule of sessions, composition of the chambers.
