French

What is one example of a cultural icon from France?

• A. Baguette

• B. Sushi

• C. Big Ben

• D. The Colosseum

What type of government does France have today?

• A. Communist State

• B. Absolute Monarchy

• C. Semi-Presidential Republic

• D. Military Dictatorship

Who has the power to appoint the Prime Minister in modern France?

• A. The President

• B. The Senate

• C. The Supreme Court

• D. The National Assembly

Who has the right to propose legislation in France?

• A. Only the President

• B. The Prime Minister and Members of Parliament

• C. Only the Senate

• D. Only the National Assembly

What is a Government Bill called in France?

• A. Proposition de loi

• B. Projet de loi

• C. Décret

• D. Amendement

Which body reviews Government Bills before they are presented to Parliament?

• A. The National Assembly

• B. The Senate

• C. The State Council

• D. The Constitutional Court

Who can refer a law to the Conseil d'État for review before it is enacted?

• A. The President and Prime Minister

• B. The National Assembly
  

• C. The Court of Cassation
  

• • D. Citizens

What power does the President have over the National Assembly?

• A. The President can dissolve the National Assembly

• B. The President can veto laws passed by the National Assembly
  

• C. The President can propose bills without Parliament's approval
  

• • D. The President can appoint judges to the National Assembly

How can citizens challenge a law's constitutionality after it has been enacted?

• A. File a "priority question of constitutionality"

• B. Write to the National Assembly

• C. Organize a public protest

• D. Request a referendum

What role does the Conseil d'État play in the legislative process?

• A. It can veto laws passed by Parliament
  

• B. It provides legal advice and reviews laws for compliance with the Constitution

• C. It approves all laws passed by Parliament
  

• • D. It enforces laws