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Charles De Gaulle
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Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970) was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II and subsequently served as the first President of the Fifth Republic of France from 1959 to 1969. He remains a pivotal figure in modern French history, credited with restoring national honor during wartime and restructuring the nation's political system to ensure executive stability. His political philosophy, known as Gaullism, emphasized national sovereignty, indepen…
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Semi Presidentialism
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Semi-presidentialism is not monolithic; constitutional framers have emphasized different mechanisms to distribute power:
| System Feature | Strong Presidential Emphasis (e.g., Fifth Republic of France) | Strong Parliamentary Emphasis (e.g., Portugal) |
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Semi Presidential System
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Constitutional Foundations and Dual Executive
The foundational premise of the semi-presidential model, often exemplified by the Fifth Republic of France (1958–present), is the explicit division of executive functions between two individuals. The President typically derives their mandate from direct popular election, granting them a high degree of legitimacy and authority over crucial areas such as foreign policy, defense, and constitutional oversight. Their powers are substantial enough to prevent the executive from being wholly dependent on the le…