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A General Policy Statement is consists of key points of government programs, main reforms and measures wanted to be implemented by the Prime Minister. A general policy statement also is made to shore up legitimacy. The Prime Minister shares the general policy statement before the national assembly. It is not a constitutional obligation, but a republican tradition. The Prime Minister can ask the senate for approval but in the event of a negative vote, the government is not obliged to resign.

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Economic, Social and Environmental Council

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Economic, Social and Environmental Council

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The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (ESEC) is a constitutional consultative assembly. The ESEC represents key economic, social and environmental fields, promoting cooperation between different socio-proffessional interest groups and ensuring they are part of the process of shaping and reviewing policy. It has 233 members, aloud to serve in office for 5 years, separated into 3 different groups.
140 members for economical matters and social dialogue. 60 for social and territorial cohesion and community life. 33 for environment and nature conservation.

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The Council of Ministers is an administrative body that advises the chief executive or head of state. The council consists of a representative from every member state. The council is a collegical body that brings together all ministers as a demonstration of the governments unity. They meet on a weekly basis. The Prime Minister proposes and the President approves the agenda. It is the only government body defined by constitution.

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France has a parliament made up of a National assembly and a Senate. By definition it is an elected legislature in various countries. The National assembly was adopted by France towards the start of the french revolution (1789-1791). A senate is defined as any of various legislative or governing bodies.

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What form of government does France have?

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What form of government does France have?

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France is a republic. A republic is a form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to exercise power for them. There is a president that is elected in France; the elected can serve for a maximum of 5 years. The president of France elects a prime minister for the country. Other ministers and ministers of state are selected by the president upon request of the prime minister.