France: What are the presidential powers in the 5th Republic? - #POSTERS

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For a long time, the French presidency was a mainly ceremonial role.

But that came to an end with the arrival of a new constitution in 1958.

.. with the Fifth Republic's first President, General de Gaulle, determined to bolster presidential powers to end years of weak government.

First of all, there are the President's powers of appointment.

The President directly appoints the Prime Minister.

The French Head of State can also dissolve the national assembly, and call referendums on proposed changes to the law.

The President is the head of the armed forces...

The president can call upon the constitutional council for advice on new laws.. and appoints three of the council's nine members.

... and if national independence, territorial integrity or established treaties come under threat, the President also has recourse to a host of supplementary executive powers.

Along with the Prime Minister the French Head of State appoints all members of the government.

He or she can also grant individual pardons - a prerogative inherited from the time of monarchy. The French President is a powerful individual, which means the stakes are high: turnout for presidential elections is the highest of any vote in France.

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Germany's President: Uhm what Am I doing ?

[juanindojorgijanad]

Vive la France ! Vive la république ! Salut d'Indonésie.

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[ericpham]

I do not know how much of the the information is true but President Degaule is one of the smartest french leaders in the history of the French republic and he came from military background and that make it a plus for he knew how much hard life a soldier endured in any conflict

[MultiSciGeek]

Concise and to the point! I need more of these!

[mujinarokko]

Macron is accountable for French government, as he has the power to dissolve the parliament.

[shivamking]

Thanks for this beautiful explanation in a limited short time.

[Pan_Z]

A crucial power not mentioned: *Article 49* of the Constitution. The President can pass a law without approval from the National Assembly. However, if this power is used, a vote of no confidence occurs. If the vote of no confidence passes, the President & National Assembly are dissolved for new elections.

[nicbahtin]

i wish my country head of state was this powerful instead of struggling forming a government out of many small parties

[bluesea]

Many admired Franchs Economic and technology achievements, but lack of interest of the Franchs democracy and republic system.

[syedzainulabideenbukhari]

french president is head of armed forces so he appoints military heads.he decides policies related to national defence. he also decides foreign policies.

[vishalkhanna]

Natural gas again in buy zone?? Can we add on dips?

[lanagrieve]

Germany's Chancellor: Um, what Am I doing?
Germany's President With The Executive Presidential Powers: Fine, I'll Do It Myself.

[chrisolive]

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