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France France

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Art. 6, 7 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister. He shall terminate the appointment of the Prime Minister when the latter tenders the resignation of the Government.
Source: Constitution, Art. 8 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Art 5. The President of the Republic shall ensure due respect for the Constitution. He shall ensure, by his arbitration, the proper functioning of the public authorities and the continuity of the State. He shall be the guarantor of national independence, territorial integrity and due respect for Treaties.
Source: Constitution, Art. 5 - 19 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.
Source: Constitution, Art. 24 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/France_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2020/06/20
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): d. Two-Round System
Comments: Art L123. Deputies are elected by first-past-the-post system in two rounds.
Source: Electoral code, Art. L123 https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=9B64B63FCBA694B62F4DC7D7DCC0F066.tplgfr23s_1?idSectionTA=LEGISCTA000006148464&cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
Verified: 2020/06/20
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