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Who is elected in the presidential election?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 52
Qui est élu lors des élections présidentielles ?
Who is elected in the presidential election?
Answer. The President of the Republic.
Le président de la République.
The presidential election is held every 5 years. Citizens vote directly to choose the President of the Republic.
The official text that proves it
« les élections présidentielles pour élire le président de la République (tous les 5 ans) ; »
The presidential elections, to elect the President of the Republic (every 5 years).
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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