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Who directs the action of the Government?
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Correct answer: The Prime Minister. The Prime Minister directs the action of the Government. He or she sees that laws are carried out. The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 21” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 21” (French), read on 15 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ The prefectLe préfetThis is not the right answer: the sheet says the prefect directs each department and represents the government.
- ✗ The President of the SenateLe président du SénatThe President of the Senate is elected after each partial renewal, but it is the Prime Minister who directs the action of the Government.
- ✗ The President of the National AssemblyLe président de l'Assemblée nationaleThe President of the National Assembly is elected for the length of the legislature, but the Prime Minister directs the action of the Government.
- ✓ The Prime MinisterLe Premier ministreCorrect answer. The Prime Minister directs the action of the Government. He or she sees that laws are carried out. The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister.
What the source says
« Le Premier ministre dirige l'action du Gouvernement. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 15 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui dirige l'action du Gouvernement ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Qui dirige l'action du Gouvernement ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 21” (French).
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