The topic that I will be discussing from the three pillars of French society is the structure of the French government: central, regional, departmental, and municipal. The French central government is composed of the President, Prime Minister, and the legislative branch. Currently, the French President is François Hollande and serves a five year term. He is the commander and chief of the armed forces, conducts treaties with other countries, and presides over the cabinet. When an emergency arises he may assume full power. The Fifth Republic Constitution limits the power of the President by must obey the laws, follow the Constitution, must win the presidency by direct election and may only be impeached if he commits a crime. The Prime Minister
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This differs in that the American President does not really take recommendations on who should serve on his cabinet. However, the Senate does have to approve but they usually approve anyone that the President one because the President can have anyone he wants in their cabinet. The French Legislative Branch is similar to the American Legislative Branch because in order for a law to become a law in either county it must be passed by both chambers. The French judicial branch has three types of courts first instance courts, courts of appeal, and the Cour de cassation at its helm. There judges are civil servants and cannot be promoted or moved without their consent and they enjoy special protection from the executive branch. A judge is surprised by the High Council of the Magistracy. Moreover, a trial by jury is conducted in most severe crimes. In comparison to the American judicial branch were state and federal judges have different procedures. In the state of California, lower position judges run for the position while judges in the California Supreme Court are appointed by the governor, confirmed by the commission and elected by the residents of California. The California Supreme Court judges serve a 12 year term. Whereas, judges in the federal courts are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Judges in federal courts serve lifetime terms. Before United States Supreme Court appointments and hearings e become more popular in current the president would get his choose. Local governments in France have obtained more power post 1982. Prior to 1982, the central government would appoint an official would head all the departments but with the passage of the legislation gave power to local officials. In 1986, the regional officials were directly elected by the people. Each local government has multiple
This differs in that the American President does not really take recommendations on who should serve on his cabinet. However, the Senate does have to approve but they usually approve anyone that the President one because the President can have anyone he wants in their cabinet. The French Legislative Branch is similar to the American Legislative Branch because in order for a law to become a law in either county it must be passed by both chambers. The French judicial branch has three types of courts first instance courts, courts of appeal, and the Cour de cassation at its helm. There judges are civil servants and cannot be promoted or moved without their consent and they enjoy special protection from the executive branch. A judge is surprised by the High Council of the Magistracy. Moreover, a trial by jury is conducted in most severe crimes. In comparison to the American judicial branch were state and federal judges have different procedures. In the state of California, lower position judges run for the position while judges in the California Supreme Court are appointed by the governor, confirmed by the commission and elected by the residents of California. The California Supreme Court judges serve a 12 year term. Whereas, judges in the federal courts are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Judges in federal courts serve lifetime terms. Before United States Supreme Court appointments and hearings e become more popular in current the president would get his choose. Local governments in France have obtained more power post 1982. Prior to 1982, the central government would appoint an official would head all the departments but with the passage of the legislation gave power to local officials. In 1986, the regional officials were directly elected by the people. Each local government has multiple