If the Federal President is unable to perform his duties, or if his office falls prematurely vacant,...
Constitution Articles
Orders and directions of the Federal President shall require for their validity the countersignature of the other...
The Federal President shall represent the Federation in international law. He shall conclude treaties with foreign states...
Except as may otherwise be provided by law, the Federal Government shall appoint and dismiss federal judges...
Each Federal Minister (secretary) shall conduct the affairs of his department independently and on his own responsibility....
Command of the Federal Armed Forces shall be vested in the Federal Government. Command of the <span...
The Federal Government does not have any specific term. It is in constant open sessions permanently comprised...
The cantons shall have the right to legislate insofar as this Basic Law does...
On matters within the exclusive legislative power of the Federation, the cantons shall have...
On matters within the concurrent legislative power, the Federal Parliament shall have power to legislate so long...