French elections

What is cohabitation?

When the president and prime minister are from different parties

How long is the term of office for the French president? How many terms may the president hold?

5 years 2 terms

The implication is which direction the French will choose.

Crazy / sane ?

Which two candidates won and will be in the run-off in May?

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen

How many presidental candidates ran in the first round?

11

In addition to limiting the amount of money a candidate can spend, what other USA tactic is expressly forbidden by the French?

Attack ads

This election has drawn international attention for two reasons, both of which surprised the world's leading political analysts ___________ and ____________

Brexit (UK) Trump (USA)

Who is the current president of France?

Francois Hollande

When is the election for the legislative representative? Because this occurs AFTER the presidential election, what is the general result for the candidates and their political parties?

June 11 and 18 The same party generally has the presidency and the majority in the General Assembly

Why will there be s second round on May 7?

No one got 50% of the votes, almost impossible with 11 candidates

What is the name of the French legislative branch?

Parliament, General Assembly/Senate

What is the 2nd most powerful office in the French government? Is this person elected to office?

Prime Minister Elected by the newly elected president, usually from different parties

Why do French elections always take place on Sunday? When do the elections occur in the DOM-TOM?

Sunday is the traditional day off for France Saturday