FRNCH 14 Lecture 6: Politics & Presidency
Document Summary
Largely the work of general charles de gaulle. Law on rights and liberties for communes,depts, and regions. Control of departments was shifted to elected departmental presidents. Local gov matters handled by central gov, national gov slowed down by gridlock. Pm raffarin & decentralization (2003: amended article 1 of constitution, added the line "it shall be organized on a decentralized basis" o. Executive branch: ministers, junior ministers, prime minister, president, ministers. Function varies by party in control of gov. Supervises specific sector of gov, and the policies it carries out. Meet every wed w/ president at elysee palace. Presentation (progress report) from a minister on their current. Video and summary of the meetings" events released publicly. Legislative branch: assemblee nationale - national assembly - house of reps. At least 23 years old to be elected. If a candidate receives 50% or more, they are automatically selected. If no one does, second round, and winner gets selected.
