France

CONTENT:

1. History

2. Government

3. Politics

4. Summary

5. Questions

Officially the French Republic

a unitary semi-presidential republic

the largest country in Western Europe

Developed country “Best overall health

care"

GOVERNMENT

The constitution

Was approved by referendum on 28 September 1958. It strengthened the authority of the executive.

Leaders of executive branch

President of the Republic

Government

• François Hollande •elected directly by universal adult suffrage for a 5-year term

• Led by the president-appointed Prime Minister • currently Jean-Marc Ayrault

The President

Prime Minister

PARLIAMENT

bicameral legislature comprising of: National Assembly Senate

National Assembly

1. represent local constituencies

2. are directly elected for 5-year terms

3. has the power to dismiss the cabinet

Senate

1. are chosen by an electoral college for 6-year terms.

2. one half of the seats are submitted to election every 3 years

3. legislative powers are limited

French politics

left-wing right-wing

The executive branch is currently composed mostly of the Socialist Party.

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