Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
France combines a directly elected president with a prime minister accountable to parliament, a system known as semi-presidential government.
18 Regions
Metropolitan and overseas France together consist of 18 regions, each further divided into departments.
Bicameral French Parliament
The French Parliament consists of the National Assembly, directly elected, and the Senate, elected indirectly by local officials.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
The French Parliament consists of the National Assembly, directly elected, and the Senate, elected indirectly by local officials.