Who is elected in the presidential election?

Answer

Le président de la RépubliqueThe President of the Republic

Explanation

The President of the Republic is elected directly by citizens, by direct universal suffrage.

Source: Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 6Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 6

Le Président de la République est élu pour cinq ans au suffrage universel direct.
Nul ne peut exercer plus de deux mandats consécutifs.
Les modalités d'application du présent article sont fixées par une loi organique.

Read the article on conseil-constitutionnel.fr

Official text (Conseil constitutionnel), checked on 16 October 2026.Highlighting added by Recite.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Le Premier ministreThe Prime Minister
Le président de la RépubliqueThe President of the Republic (Correct answer)
Le président du SénatThe President of the Senate
Les ministresThe ministers

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