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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, Section II, Articles 6 and 7.
Verified: 2004/01/14
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Section V, Article 49.
Verified: 2004/01/14
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution, Section II, Articles 5 -19.
Verified: 2004/01/14
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: Chamber 1: Assemblée Nationale; Chamber 2: Sénat.
Source: Constitution., Section IV, Article 24.
Verified: 2004/01/14
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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:
Source: Electoral Code, Article L.123
Verified: 2003/11/28
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