March 2018 Vol 1 Issue 1

Government System of France

Background
France is officially known as the
French Republic or Republique
Française. France is historically one
of the most important nations in
Europe. It has brought together the
north and south parts of Europe by
providing a geographic, economic,
and linguistic bridge. France is also
one of the most important
agricultural producers.

The new constitution that France

wrote in 1958 is the one that they
still use today. It called for a
parliament (bicameral legislature), Emmanuel Macron
and a president. Once the president The current president of the
is elected, he has the power to French Republic
appoint a prime minister, and the
Council of Ministers.

The President Parliament

The education system is defined by The National Assembly is composed

their strong president. The president
has the ability to make decisions that
bypass congress by submitting
information straight to the people.
The president can also dissolve the
parliament completely.
of 577 deputies. They serve 5 years
and are directly elected.
The senate is composed of 348
senators who serve for 6 years and
are indirectly elected by the college
electoral.

The Prime Minister It has a dual function. Although not

to the same extent as in the past, it
The role of the prime minister has has control over the executives and
slowly grown over the years. Based it creates legislation.
on the constitution he is responsible
for civil services and the armed
forces.