This is the vital assignment for IPE239 Comparative Political Systems, IPED Prpgram, Rangsit University. The course part aims at providing an introduction to the field of comparative politics. Various theoretical perspectives and basic concepts within the field are taken up. The political systems of a number of countries - in relation to formal political institutions and informal aspects of the political order - are presented, discussed and compared. Issues of identity as well as the position of nation states in a global context are also dealt with. The course part includes an introduction to comparative method and sources of knowledge about political systems.

1. Politics in France
Comparative Political System

2. Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Political history of france
3. Political system
4. Political culture
5. Political relations
6. Current political issues

3. Political History
Absolute Monarchy system
Royal Family,clergyman,
Nobility’s and Farmer they had
Severe gap between the rich
and the poor.
The after French Revolution
Napoleon found French Empire

4. The Political Issue for France
The Fake Migrants and Refugees from Some of countries.
The Security problems about Terrorism.
The gender equal( women and same sex marriage).

5. The Political System in France
France is a republic state which has a constitution as
the institutions of governance.

6. The Fifth Republic
3 branches of the Fifth Republic
1. The Executive Branch
○ The President
○ The Prime Minister
○ The Council of Minister
2. The legislative Branch
○ The National Assembly
○ The Senate ( The Upper House)
3. The Judicial Branch
○ The Constitutional Council

7. The Political Parties
The current party
Les Republicains en Marche
Founded in 2016
The main political parties
● On The Right
● Centre Right
● Centre
● On The Left

8. Political Culture
● Importance of History & Ideology: The fascination of the
French with their history & achievements of France
● French Nationalism: Extreme pride in its nation, intellectuality,
arts & vibrant history. However, creates tension with
subcultures
● Secular outlook: Catholicism vs Anticlericalism. ‘Enlightened
thought’ over faith & superstition.
● French culture of Hero-Worship: Look for charismatic powerful
individuals for guidance. Napoleon Bonaparte dictatorship.
● Distrust of government & politics: Rebellion & Suspicion
towards authority. Evident in voting behaviour
● Conflictual political culture: Contrasts in attitudes in society
creating political turmoil

9. Political Relations

10. France &
the European Union

11. The Role of
Islam in
French Society

12. Merci Beaucoup!