Official questionExamen Civique
Quel est le rôle du Président de la République ?
What is the role of the President of the Republic?
Correct answer
Il veille au respect de la Constitution et garantit l'indépendance nationale ; il est le chef des armées
He ensures respect for the Constitution and guarantees national independence; he is head of the armed forces
Why
Under Article 5 of the Constitution, the President ensures respect for the Constitution, the proper functioning of public authorities and the continuity of the State, and guarantees national independence. He also appoints the Prime Minister, can dissolve the National Assembly and is head of the armed forces (Article 15). In both the official naturalisation and carte de résident knowledge-question lists.
Answer choices
- AIl vote les lois avec les députésHe votes laws together with the deputies
- BIl veille au respect de la Constitution et garantit l'indépendance nationale ; il est le chef des arméesHe ensures respect for the Constitution and guarantees national independence; he is head of the armed forces
- CIl juge les affaires devant les tribunauxHe judges cases in court
- DIl dirige les communesHe runs the municipalities