1946 France Holds First Elections

France held elections to form a new assembly tasked with drafting a constitution for the 4th Republic. The election saw heavy voting with five political parties competing. The moderate popular Republican movement emerged victorious, marking a significant defeat for the communists.

What is the main task of the new assembly being elected in France?

• To draft a new constitution for the 4th Republic

• To elect a new president

• To establish new trade policies

• To form a new government

How many political parties are competing in the French elections?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

What was notable about the voter turnout in the French elections?

• It was not recorded

• It was heavy

• It was average

• It was unusually low

Which political movement gained prominence in the French elections?

• The Communist Party

• The Socialist Party

• The Moderate Popular Republican Movement

• The National Front

What was the outcome for the communist party in the elections?

• A significant victory

• A sharp defeat

• A minor setback

• An unchanged position