French Parliament

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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. What is the legislative body?Bicameral Parliament of the French Fifth Republic
2. What is the constituent chambers?Senate (Sénat) and National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)
3. What is the French Parliament and why is it important?The French Parliament is the main group that makes laws for France. It has two parts that work together to create rules that affect everyone in the country.
4. What are the two parts of the French Parliament?The Parliament has a Senate and a National Assembly. The Senate is chosen indirectly and represents regions, while the National Assembly is chosen directly and represents citizens.

Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two distinct chambers, each with its own powers and responsibilities.
Constitution: The supreme law of a country, outlining the structure of government and fundamental rights.
Fifth Republic: The current republican system of government in France, established in 1958.