Institutions and politics

Est-ce que le président de la République a tous les pouvoirs ?Does the President of the Republic have all the powers?

Answer

Non, ses pouvoirs sont limités par la ConstitutionNo, their powers are limited by the Constitution

Explanation

No. In France, powers are separated. The President must respect the Constitution, Parliament votes on laws and judges are independent.

Source: Constitution du 4 octobre 1958Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Oui, il peut décider seul de toutes les loisYes, they can decide all laws alone
Oui, il peut aussi juger les citoyensYes, they can also judge citizens
Non, ses pouvoirs sont limités par la ConstitutionNo, their powers are limited by the Constitution (Correct answer)
Oui, il peut dissoudre le Sénat quand il veutYes, they can dissolve the Senate whenever they want

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