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Question
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In France, the term of the President is-
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2 years
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4 years
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6 years
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8 years
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 2000, a referendum shortened the presidential term from seven years to five years. A maximum of two consecutive terms was imposed after the 2008 constitutional reform.
Detailed explanation-2: -Elected President Hollande won the runoff with 51.64% of the vote to Sarkozy’s 48.36%. It was the second time in French history and the first time since the 1981 election than a President seeking reelection was denied a second term.
Detailed explanation-3: -Originally, a president of the Fifth Republic was elected for a 7-year term (le septennat), renewable any number of times. Since 2002 the President has been elected for a 5-year term (le quinquennat).
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