Jacques Chirac

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Jacques Chirac born?November 29, 1932
2. Where was Jacques Chirac born?Paris, France
3. What is the presidential terms?1995-2007 (two terms)
4. What is the key policy shift?Moved from liberal economic ideas towards dirigisme and social cohesion
5. Who was Jacques Chirac?Jacques Chirac was the President of France from 1995 to 2007. Before that, he was the Mayor of Paris for many years.
6. What did Jacques Chirac do as President?As President, he worked to reduce social inequality and protect French industries. He also opposed the 2003 Iraq war and changed the presidential term to five years.

Gaullism: A French political ideology emphasizing national independence and a strong state.
Dirigisme: An economic doctrine advocating for strong government intervention and planning in the economy.
Laissez-faire: An economic system where transactions are free from government intervention such as regulation, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies.
Multilateralism: The principle of participation by three or more parties, especially the governments of many countries, in international relations.