Switzerland has a multi-party system, which means several political parties compete for power. The main parties include the Swiss People's Party (SVP), the Social Democratic Party (SP), the FDP.The Liberals, and the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP). These parties represent a range of political ideologies, from conservative to liberal and socialist. Elections in Switzerland are held at federal, cantonal, and municipal levels, allowing citizens to vote for their preferred parties. The Federal Assembly is the national legislature, where parties work together in a coalition government, reflecting the country's commitment to consensus and direct democracy.