Who runs France? Three facts to know
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Questions about institutions often ask for numbers and names. The theme is "Système institutionnel et politique" (source). Here are three facts from the Constitution.
1. The President
"Le Président de la République est élu pour cinq ans au suffrage universel direct" (source, article 6). So: five years, and every voter takes part.
2. The deputies
"Les députés à l'Assemblée nationale, dont le nombre ne peut excéder cinq cent soixante-dix-sept, sont élus au suffrage direct" (source, article 24). The maximum is 577.
3. The senators
"Le Sénat, dont le nombre de membres ne peut excéder trois cent quarante-huit, est élu au suffrage indirect" (source, article 24). The maximum is 348. Deputies are elected directly, senators indirectly. That is a typical exam question.
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How long is the term of the French President?
Five years. The President is elected by direct universal suffrage (article 6 of the Constitution).
How many deputies can the National Assembly have?
At most 577, elected by direct vote (article 24 of the Constitution).
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