Composition and election of the Council of States
The Council of States is composed of 46 representatives of the Cantons.
The Cantons of Obwalden, Nidwalden, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden each elect one representative; the other Cantons each elect two representatives.
The Cantons determine the rules for the election of their representatives to the Coun-cil of States.
