Who has the most powerful position in the French political system?

The correct answer is President.

Key Points

• The President has the most powerful position in the French political system.
• The Parliament of France does not have the supreme power about formulating laws.
• The legislature can only make laws based on a list, while the President takes care of every other matter.
• The French Constitution is the only democratic Constitution based on the principle of the Supremacy of the Executive.
• The term of this President is fixed for five years.

Additional Information

• Roles of President of France-
  • Appointment of the Prime Minister: 
  • Holding of a referendum.
  • The right to dissolve the National Assembly.
  • The emergency powers described in Article 16.
  • The right to message the houses of Parliament.
  • Nomination of three of the members, as well as the President, of the Constitutional Council.
  • The right to referra l to the Constitutional Council.