5 Questions
Led by Charles de Gaulle, former military general. who was then called to hold his country together and overcome the destabilizing threat of military coup in colonial ______
Algeria
Behind the Fifth Republic was a constitution that gave the President of France substantial power for a term of five ______
years
The President enjoys substantial powers as he can submit certain pieces of legislation to the electorate in a ______ and even dissolve the Parliament through consultation with the Prime Minister
referendum
The Prime Minister of France is less powerful than the president, and only relegated with the powers limited to the operation of the ______
Government
National Assembly - Considered as the lower house of the French ______
Parliament
Study Notes
Fifth Republic of France
- Led by Charles de Gaulle, a former military general, who played a crucial role in holding the country together and overcoming the threat of a military coup in colonial Algeria.
Government Structure
- The Fifth Republic has a constitution that grants the President of France significant powers for a term of five years.
Presidential Powers
- The President has the authority to submit certain pieces of legislation to the electorate in a referendum.
- The President can dissolve the Parliament through consultation with the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister's Role
- The Prime Minister of France is less powerful than the President.
- The Prime Minister's powers are limited to the operation of the government.
National Assembly
- The National Assembly is considered the lower house of the French Parliament.
Test your knowledge of the French political system with this quiz on the structure of the government in the 5th Republic. Explore the history and key figures, including Charles de Gaulle, and gain insight into the constitution and the role of the President of France.
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