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The President of the Republic has committed a crime. Which statement is correct?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Le président de la République a commis un crime. Quelle proposition est correcte ?
The President of the Republic has committed a crime. Which statement is correct?
Answer. He is not above the law. He cannot be prosecuted while in office, but he can be prosecuted after his term ends.
Il n'est pas au-dessus des lois. Il ne peut pas être poursuivi pendant son mandat, mais il pourra l'être après la fin de ses fonctions.
While in office, the President is shielded from prosecution, so that the State can keep functioning. Proceedings can resume one month after his term ends, and Parliament can also remove him in case of a serious breach of duty. Choose the statement that says he can be tried later.
The official text that proves it
« Les instances et procédures auxquelles il est ainsi fait obstacle peuvent être reprises ou engagées contre lui à l'expiration d'un délai d'un mois suivant la cessation des fonctions. »
The proceedings thus obstructed may be resumed or brought against him upon the expiry of a period of one month following the end of his term of office.
In French, with its English meaning.
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