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What is legislative power? The power...
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Resident card no. 52
Qu'est-ce que le pouvoir législatif ? Le pouvoir :
What is legislative power? The power...
Answer. The power to make and pass laws.
Le pouvoir de faire et de voter les lois.
Legislative power belongs to the Parliament. Deputies and senators propose, debate and pass laws.
The official text that proves it
« Le Parlement vote la loi. Les deux chambres doivent : proposer ; négocier ; voter la loi. »
Parliament passes laws. The two chambers must propose, negotiate and vote on the law.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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