National Assembly (France)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. How long is National Assembly (France)?Five years, subject to presidential dissolution
2. What is the location?Paris, France
3. What is the number of members?577 députés
4. What is the National Assembly in France?It is the lower house of France’s Parliament, where 577 members called députés make laws for the country.
5. How are members of the National Assembly elected?Each député is chosen from a single district using a two‑round voting system, so voters pick their local representative.

Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two separate chambers, such as the National Assembly and the Senate in France.
Constituency: A geographical area represented by an elected official in a legislative body.
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising too much power.