I love how the 'ruler' of switzerland changes every year (from the 19th century onwards) Because that's how it is, every year the ruler changes, rotates among the 6 ministers.
Given its political structure, the true rulers of Switzerland are and remain the people. We designate some annual figureheads to shake hands with (rulers and representatives of) foreign powers --especially clear since the adoption of the 1848 Constitution-- but that's not ruling our country.
Some would say the true rulers of Switzerland work in Brussels.
7 Ministers with one holding a double mandate (Minister & President)
Same thing happens to pre-Italy at the beginning of the video.
And Athenes which had the democracy long before other countries.