Official questionExamen Civique
Qui représente l'État dans un département ?
Who represents the State in a department?
Correct answer
Le préfet
The prefect
Why
The prefect, appointed by decree of the President of the Republic, represents the State and each minister in the department and is responsible for public order and enforcing the law. The president of the departmental council is an elected official who runs the local authority. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- ALe maire du chef-lieuThe mayor of the main town
- BLe préfetThe prefect
- CLe président du conseil départementalThe president of the departmental council
- DLe député le plus âgéThe oldest deputy