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What is the role of the President of the Republic?
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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Quel est le rôle du président de la République ?
What is the role of the President of the Republic?
Answer. To ensure respect for the Constitution and the proper functioning of institutions. He is also the head of State and of the armed forces.
Veiller au respect de la Constitution et assurer le bon fonctionnement des institutions. Il est aussi le chef de l'État et des armées.
The President of the Republic is the guarantor of the Constitution and of the country's independence. He appoints the Prime Minister and chairs the Council of Ministers.
The official text that proves it
« Le Président de la République veille au respect de la Constitution. Il assure, par son arbitrage, le fonctionnement régulier des pouvoirs publics ainsi que la continuité de l'État. »
The President of the Republic ensures respect for the Constitution. Through his arbitration, he ensures the proper functioning of public authorities and the continuity of the State.
In French, with its English meaning.
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