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For how long are deputies elected?
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. 55
Pour combien de temps sont élus les députés ?
For how long are deputies elected?
Answer. 5 years.
5 ans.
Deputies are elected for 5 years. Their term can be shorter if the President of the Republic dissolves the National Assembly.
The official text that proves it
« les 577 députés de l’Assemblée nationale (élus au suffrage direct par les Français, tous les 5 ans) »
The 577 deputies of the National Assembly (elected by direct suffrage by the French people, every 5 years).
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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