President of the council of state

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 legal system influence?Prominent in countries utilizing legal frameworks derived from French Napoleonic law
2. Why is the President of the council of state important?They help make sure government actions follow the law and can also guide national policies and decisions.
3. How does the President of the council of state help with laws?They run council meetings, decide on cases about government actions, and check that decisions are fair and legal.

Council of State: A high-level governmental body, often possessing both advisory and judicial powers, particularly in administrative law.
Napoleonic Law: A comprehensive system of civil law originating from the Napoleonic Code, influential in many continental European and Latin American legal systems.
Supreme Administrative Court: The highest judicial authority responsible for adjudicating disputes concerning the legality of administrative actions and decisions made by government bodies.
Administrative Law: The body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government, ensuring their actions are lawful and fair.