Michel Debré

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1. When was Michel Debré born?January 15, 1912
2. Where was Michel Debré born?Paris, France
3. What is the political philosophy?Advocated for a powerful state, strong leadership, and governmental stability
4. Who was Michel Debré?Michel Debré was the first Prime Minister of France's Fifth Republic and a key person who helped write its constitution.
5. What did Michel Debré help create?He helped draft the Constitution of the Fifth Republic, which set up a strong president and a more stable government.

Fifth Republic: The current constitutional regime of France, established in 1958, characterized by a semi-presidential system with a strong executive.
Constitution: The fundamental law of a state, outlining the structure, powers, and limitations of government and the rights of citizens.
Prime Minister: The head of government in many parliamentary systems, appointed by the head of state and responsible to the legislature.
Executive Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, typically headed by a president or prime minister.