The Federal Assembly has electoral powers which are exercised by both chambers together, under the authority of the president of the National Council. It is in effect parliament which elects the seven members of the Swiss government (the Federal Council) and the Federal Chancellor. Parliament also elects the members of the federal courts (the Federal Court, the Federal Criminal Court and the Federal Administrative Court) as well as the members of the Military Appeal Court.
Finally, in the case of threat of war, parliament elects a general responsible for leading the federal armed forces.

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