Structure of France
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
When was the current Constitution ratified?
A. 1789 B. 1958 C. 2023
B. 1958
Who can vote in France? French citizens _
A. Over 18 B. Over 20 C. Over 16
A. Over 18
Does France have separation of powers?
This country has separation of powers as stated by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
What is France's capital city?
Paris
Is the legislature unicameral or bicameral?
Bicameral
Is France's economy mostly capitalist, socialist, or communist?
France’s economy is mostly capitalist, but it is a mixed economy with private ownership and some governmental regulation.
What type of party-system is France?
A. One-party B. Two-party C. Multi-party
C. Multi-party
Is France currently headed toward democratization, socialism, or communism?
France is headed towards democratization with a stronger focus on rights for women, LGBTQ communities, and immigrants.
Who is France's president currently?
Emmanuel Macron
Does France have an unitary government, federal government, or assymetrical federal government?
Unitary government
What is one example that caused France to develop into the nation-state it is now?
Ex: French Revolution, Constitution of 1958, Napoleon, etc.
What type of elections does France have?
A. Single-member-district B. Proportional Representation C. Both
C. Both
What is one obstacle to democracy that France has faced?
Ex: French monarchy, control under Napoleon, highly centralized governments, early constitutions, etc.
What type of government does France have?
Republican
The president is elected with how-many-year terms?
A. 2-year B. 4-year C. 5-year
C. 5-year
Which of these industries is under private-ownership?
A. Transportation B. Agriculture C. Defense
B. Agriculture
Which of these is not a collective identity in France?
A. Religion B. Style of Government C. Ethnicity
C. Ethnicity
Does France have a bill of rights? If so, what is the name of it?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (under constitution)
Who is the head of government and who is the head of state?
The prime minister is the head of government and the president is the head of state.
What is the highest court in the judicial branch?
A. Court of Cassation B. Cour d’Appel C. The Constitutional Court
A. Court of Cassation
Which of the following steps is incorrect in the process for a bill to become law?
1. A bill is proposed by the government, citizens, or parliament members.
2. The bill is drafted and placed in the Senate or the National Assembly first for reading.
3. Committees will research the bill, which needs to be approved by the Senate or the National Assembly through a majority vote.
4. Next, the bill will be moved to the other house to also be read, analyzed, and voted upon.
5. A joint committee may not be convened if the bill is still under debate.
6. If both the Senate and the National Assembly approve the bill, the bill goes to the president for signing and implementing into law.
5. A joint committee may not be convened if the bill is still under debate.
Which of these is not a main political party in France?
A. Socialist Party B. Progressive Party C. Republicans
B. Progressive Party
What is one way France has responded to appeals for greater democracy?
Ex: decentralizing the government, Consitution of 1958, Fifth Republic, etc.
What is France's official name?
French Republic