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Lecture
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This lecture covers the Swiss political system, focusing on the major political institutions and the impact of direct democracy. It explains the proportional representation system, the instruments of direct democracy, and the phases of political integration in Switzerland. The lecture also delves into the statistics on the use of direct democracy, examples of popular initiatives, and their outcomes, such as the direct election of the Federal Council. It concludes with recent examples of popular initiatives, including those related to immigration policies.