Prime Minister of France

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Who wrote Prime Minister of France?Appointed by the President of France
2. What is the country?France
3. What is the official title?Prime Minister of the French Republic (Premier ministre de la République française)
4. How is the Prime Minister chosen?The President picks them, and they must also have the support of the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament.
5. What happens if the National Assembly doesn't like the Prime Minister?The Assembly can vote no confidence, which can make the Prime Minister and the whole government step down.

Semi-presidential system: A system of government with both a president and a prime minister sharing executive power.
Cohabitation: A political situation in France where the President and the parliamentary majority are from opposing parties.
Vote of no confidence: A parliamentary procedure where the legislature can remove the government from power.
Conseil d'État: France's highest administrative court, also advising the government on legal matters.