French National Assembly

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is French National Assembly?Five years, renewable
2. What is the location?Palais Bourbon, Quai d'Orsay, Paris, France
3. What is the number of deputies?577
4. Where does the National Assembly meet?In the Palais Bourbon, a historic building in Paris that looks like a grand classroom for grown‑ups.
5. What can the National Assembly do?It talks about and votes on laws, can start its own laws, and checks on the government by asking questions and asking the government to step down if needed.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, often residing with the people or their representatives.
Motion of No Confidence: A parliamentary procedure by which the legislature can remove the government from power.
Standing Committee: A permanent committee of the legislature that specializes in a particular area of policy.