French Fifth Republic

Also known as Fifth French Republic, Fifth Republic, 5th Republic, 5th French Republic, French 5th Republic, French Republic

current system of government of France (1958–present)

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The French Fifth Republic is France's current system of government that has been in place since 1958. It matters because it established the framework through which France is governed today, including the structure of its executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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Country: France
Capital: Paris
Head of state: Georges Pompidou
Form of government: semi-presidential system
Legislature: French Parliament
Anthem: La Marseillaise

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inception: 1958-10-04
Commons category: French Fifth Republic
topic's main category: Category:French Fifth Republic
replaces: French Fourth Republic
office held by head of government: Prime Minister of France
office held by head of state: President of the French Republic
different from: France
native label: Cinquième République

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