The Swiss Parliament is also called the Federal Assembly. Its main task is to adopt federal acts that are valid throughout Switzerland. It is based in Bern and consists of two chambers: the National Council and the Council of States.
For most decisions, the two chambers decide separately from each other. Only a few decisions are taken by all parliamentarians together, in what is called the United Federal Assembly. This is the case, for example, for the elections of members of the Federal Council and the Federal Supreme Court.
To find out more about the Federal Assembly, its activities and decisions, have a look at our page on the Swiss Parliament.