Fifth Republic
French political system established by the Constitution of 4 October 1958, drafted in the context of Charles de Gaulle’s return to power. It is characterized in particular by a stronger executive branch and a government accountable to the National Assembly.
The regime established in 1958
The Fifth Republic is based on the Constitution of 4 octobre 1958, adopted in the context of Charles de Gaulle’s return to power. It succeeded the Fourth Republic, which was marked by severe governmental instability.
The organisation of powers
The President of the Republic and the Government exercise executive functions. Parliament passes laws and scrutinises the Government. The judiciary is independent.
Key point: the executive is strengthened, but the Government remains accountable to the National Assembly. Cohabitation shows that the president and the parliamentary majority do not always belong to the same political camp.
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Quiz topics with this term
Questions with this term
- Qu'est-ce qui caractérisait la IVe République (1946-1958) ?
- Quand la Ve République est-elle née et qui en est le père fondateur ?
- Comment la Constitution française organise-t-elle les fonctions législative, exécutive et judiciaire ?
- Qu'appelle-t-on une « cohabitation » institutionnelle sous la Ve République ?
- À quelle date la Constitution de la Ve République a-t-elle été promulguée ?
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