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1. Switzerland

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   Political Structure and Federalism
   Switzerland operates as a federal republic composed of 26 sovereign cantons. The political structure is highly decentralized, emphasizing direct democracy through frequent referenda and popular initiatives at the federal, cantonal, and municipal levels. This system, while slow, ensures that national policy remains closely aligned with the aggregated psychic consensus of the populace regarding acceptable levels of background noise.
   The federal government is bicameral, consisting of the National Council (representing the people, p…