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    The French government operates under the Fifth Republic constitution. It has three branches of government: the executive branch is headed by the president, who is both head of state and head of government. The president appoints the prime minister to lead the government. The legislative branch is made up of the National Assembly and Senate. The judicial branch is independent and headed by ministers of justice. Major political parties in France include the Socialist Party, Popular Union Movement, Democratic Movement, and French Communist Party.

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    INSIDE THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT

    Issue 1

    Inside the
    French
    Government

    CONSEIL DETAT (COUNCIL OF STATE) IN PALIS ROYAL IN PARIS.

    The French Government is


    Republican. They go by the Fifth
    Republic which is their
    constitution. The Fifth Republic
    was established on October 4,
    1958. They practice executive
    power in the country. The
    President of the French Republic
    appoints a Prime Minister who
    forms a government. The
    President can serve up to two
    terms. The government is made
    up of the Prime Minister, who is
    in charge of the government.
    Councils of Ministers which help
    the President and the French
    Parliament.

    Branches of Government
    Executive Branch
    The President is the head of state
    and the executive branch. He is
    also the commander of the
    military and determines policies
    helped by the Council of Ministers.
    Presidents chooses whoever he
    wants for Prime Minister, who
    always reports to the President.

    PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

    lowest but principal of the


    parliament. The second one is
    Senat (Senate).
    Judicial Branch
    Ministers of Justice have the
    power of running the justice
    system in France. This branch is
    also very independent from the
    executive and legislative branch.

    The Constitutional Council


    This council is part of France to
    determine the constitutionality of
    the new legislation. It has
    authority to reject a bill before
    becoming a law, if it is
    unconstitutional. The council is
    made up of nine members. The
    president, leader of the National
    Assembly, and Senate. They each
    can choose three members to join.

    Political Parties
    Major party in France is the
    Socialist Party and is governed by
    this party in 2015.
    Major Political Parties

    Legislative Branch

    The Popular Union Movement

    Also known as the French


    Parliament which is made up of
    two houses. One of them is
    Assemble Nationale (National
    Assembly). This house is the

    The Democratic Movement


    The French Communist Party
    The Green Party

    Francois Hollande

    Elected on May 15, 2012 and is still the


    current
    President of the Republic in
    France.

    Prime Minister

    Manuel Valls is the current Prime


    Minister and was appointed to lead the
    government on March 31, 2014. He is
    also a member of the Cabinet Council of
    State in France.

    INSIDE THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT | Issue 1

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