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Who represents the State in a department?
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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Qui représente l'État dans un département ?
Who represents the State in a department?
Answer. The prefect.
Le préfet.
The prefect represents the State and the Government in the department. He directs the State's services in that area.
The official text that proves it
« Le Préfet est le représentant de l’État dans le département. Il dirige les services de l’État dans un département. »
The prefect is the representative of the State in the department. He directs the State's services in a department.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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