Official questionExamen Civique
Comment est désigné le Premier ministre ?
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
Correct answer
Il est nommé par le président de la République
He or she is appointed by the President of the Republic
Why
Under Article 8 of the Constitution, the President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister. In practice the President takes account of the majority in the National Assembly, because the Government is answerable to it. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AIl est nommé par le président de la RépubliqueHe or she is appointed by the President of the Republic
- BIl est élu directement par les citoyensHe or she is elected directly by the citizens
- CIl est élu par le SénatHe or she is elected by the Senate
- DIl est tiré au sort parmi les députésHe or she is drawn by lot from among the deputies