Official questionExamen Civique
Le président de la République a commis un crime. Quelle proposition est correcte ?
The President of the Republic has committed a crime. Which statement is correct?
Correct answer
Il ne peut pas être poursuivi pendant son mandat, mais il peut l'être après la fin de celui-ci
He cannot be prosecuted during his term, but he can be once it has ended
Why
Under Article 67 of the Constitution, the President cannot be prosecuted during the term, but proceedings can resume one month after it ends; former presidents have been tried and convicted. Parliament, sitting as the Haute Cour, can also remove a President for a serious breach of duty (Article 68). From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AIl ne peut jamais être poursuivi, même après la fin de son mandatHe can never be prosecuted, even after his term ends
- BIl ne peut pas être poursuivi pendant son mandat, mais il peut l'être après la fin de celui-ciHe cannot be prosecuted during his term, but he can be once it has ended
- CIl est jugé immédiatement par le Conseil des ministresHe is immediately tried by the Council of Ministers
- DIl décide lui-même de sa sanctionHe decides his own punishment