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Who holds the executive power?
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Correct answer: The President of the Republic and the Government. The sheet names the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister for the executive power. The Prime Minister is part of it. Parliament has the legislative power. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le principe de pluralité des partis” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le principe de pluralité des partis” (French), read on 21 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 President of the Republic and the GovernmentLe président de la République et le GouvernementCorrect answer. The sheet names the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister for the executive power. The Prime Minister is part of it. Parliament has the legislative power.
- ✗ The Cour de cassationLa Cour de cassationThis is not the right answer: the executive power is the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister.
- ✗ The municipal councilLe conseil municipalThis is not the right answer: the sheet names the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister for the executive power.
- ✗ The National Assembly and the SenateL'Assemblée nationale et le SénatThe National Assembly and the Senate form the legislative power.
What the source says
« ou élu en tant que président de la République ou choisi en tant que Premier ministre (pouvoir exécutif) »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui possède le pouvoir exécutif ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Qui possède le pouvoir exécutif ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le principe de pluralité des partis” (French).
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