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What is one of the possible ways to amend the Constitution?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 66
Quelle est l'une des voies possibles pour modifier la Constitution ?
What is one of the possible ways to amend the Constitution?
Answer. An identical vote by both chambers, followed by a referendum.
Un vote identique des deux assemblées, puis un référendum.
The amendment must first be passed in identical terms by the National Assembly and by the Senate. If it comes from members of Parliament, it must then be approved by referendum. If it comes from the President of the Republic, he can choose the Congress instead of a referendum. In that case, a three fifths majority is required.
The official text that proves it
« Le projet ou la proposition de révision doit être examiné dans les conditions de délai fixées au troisième alinéa de l'article 42 et voté par les deux assemblées en termes identiques. La révision est définitive après avoir été approuvée par référendum. »
The bill or proposal for revision must be examined under the time conditions set out in the third paragraph of Article 42 and passed by both chambers in identical terms. The revision becomes final once it has been approved by referendum.
In French, with its English meaning.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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