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National Council (Switzerland) facts for kids

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The National Council (German: Nationalrat, French: Conseil national, Italian: Consiglio nazionale, Romansh: Cussegl naziunal) is a very important part of the Swiss government. Think of it as one of the two main groups that make laws for Switzerland. It's often called the "lower house" of the Federal Assembly, which is like Switzerland's parliament. The other group is the Council of States, which is the "upper house." With 200 members, the National Council is the larger of these two groups.

Adult citizens in Switzerland get to choose who represents them in the National Council. These chosen members are called National Councillors. They serve for four years at a time. The number of members from each part of Switzerland, called a canton, depends on how many people live there. This makes sure that all parts of the country are fairly represented.

Both the National Council and the Council of States meet in the Federal Palace of Switzerland in Berne. This is the main building where the Swiss government works.

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  • Vorzimmer Nationalrat Wintersession 2006

    The antechamber of the National Council hall

  • Nationalratssaal während Session

    National Council hall during a session

  • Entwicklung der Wähleranteile bei Nationalratswahlen 1919-2019

    Development of composition of the Swiss National Council, 1919-2019

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Consejo Nacional de Suiza para niños

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