Senate
The chamber of the French Parliament that represents the Republic’s local and regional authorities. Its members are elected by indirect suffrage, and it cannot be dissolved by the President of the Republic.
Representation of the territories
The Senate, together with the National Assembly, forms the French Parliament. It comprises 348 senators elected by indirect suffrage for six years by an electoral college made up mainly of local elected representatives.
Its functions
The Senate takes part in voting on laws and scrutinising the Government. It ensures the representation of the Republic’s local and regional authorities.
Key point: the Senate cannot be dissolved. Its President serves as acting President of the Republic in the circumstances provided for by the Constitution.
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Questions with this term
- De quelles chambres est composé le Parlement français ?
- Combien de sénateurs composent le Sénat et comment sont-ils désignés ?
- Qui assure l'intérim de la présidence de la République en cas de vacance ?
- Le Sénat peut-il faire l'objet d'une dissolution présidentielle ?
- Combien de sénateurs composent le Sénat ?
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