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For how long are senators 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. 56, Resident card no. 59
Pour combien de temps sont élus les sénateurs ?
For how long are senators elected?
Answer. 6 years.
6 ans.
Senators are elected for 6 years by the grand electors. Half of the Senate is renewed every 3 years.
The official text that proves it
« les 348 sénateurs du Sénat (élection au suffrage indirect, par les grands électeurs choisis par les français, tous les 6 ans). L’Assemblée nationale et le Sénat forment le Parlement. »
The 348 senators of the Senate (elected by indirect suffrage, by the grand electors chosen by the French people, every 6 years). The National Assembly and the Senate form the Parliament.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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