1. France

2. CONTENT:
1. History
2. Government
3. Politics
4. Summary
5. Questions

3. Officially the French Republic
 a unitary semi-
presidential republic
the largest country in
Western Europe
Developed country
“Best overall health
care"

4. GOVERNMENT

5. The constitution
Was approved by
referendum on 28
September 1958.  It
strengthened the
authority of the
executive.

6. Leaders of executive branch
President of the Government
Republic
• François Hollande • Led by the president-
•elected directly by appointed Prime Minister
universal adult suffrage • currently Jean-Marc
for a 5-year term Ayrault

7. The President

8. Prime Minister

9. PARLIAMENT
bicameral legislature comprising of:
 National Assembly
 Senate

10. National Assembly
1. represent local constituencies
2. are directly elected for 5-year terms
3. has the power to dismiss the cabinet

11. Senate
1. are chosen by an
electoral college
for 6-year terms.
2. one half of the
seats are
submitted to
election every 3
years
3. legislative
powers are
limited

12. French politics
 left-wing
 right-wing
The executive branch is currently composed
mostly of the Socialist Party.

13. Thanks for your attention!