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For how long is the French President of the Republic elected?
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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Pour combien de temps est élu le président de la République française ?
For how long is the French President of the Republic elected?
Answer. 5 years.
5 ans.
The President of the Republic is elected for five years, known as the quinquennat. He cannot serve more than two terms in a row.
The official text that proves it
« Le Président de la République est élu pour cinq ans au suffrage universel direct. Nul ne peut exercer plus de deux mandats consécutifs. »
The President of the Republic is elected for five years by direct universal suffrage. No one may serve more than two consecutive terms.
In French, with its English meaning.
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