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Depuis quand les Français élisent-ils le président de la République au suffrage universel direct ?Since when have the French elected the President of the Republic by direct universal suffrage?

Answer

Depuis 1962Since 1962

Explanation

Since the reform approved by referendum in 1962, the president has been elected by direct universal suffrage. The first such election took place in 1965.

Source: Loi constitutionnelle du 6 novembre 1962Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Depuis 1875Since 1875
  2. Depuis 1962Since 1962 (Correct answer)
  3. Depuis 1946Since 1946
  4. Depuis 1981Since 1981

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