The United Federal Assembly, that is to say both the National Council and Council of States sitting jointly and headed by the President of the National Council, elects the seven members of the government (Federal Council) and the Federal Chancellor.
The Parliament also elects the members of the federal courts (Federal Supreme Court, Federal Criminal Court, Federal Administrative Court, Federal Patent Court, Military Supreme Court) and the members of the supervisory authority responsible for overseeing the Office of the Attorney General, the Attorney General and his or her deputies.
In the case of the threat of war, it also appoints the General of the Swiss Armed Forces.
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