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Code Napoleon
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Family Law and Paternal Authority
The Code established a patriarchal structure within the family unit, making it one of the most conservative aspects of the otherwise liberalizing legislation.
Article 213 famously stipulated: "The husband owes protection to his wife; the wife obedience to her husband." This concept of puissance paternelle (paternal power) granted the father near-absolute authority over the person and property of his wife and [minor children](/entries/mi… -
Constitution
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Constitutions are broadly categorized based on their formality:
Codified Constitutions: These are single, formally enacted documents that stand above ordinary legislation. Examples include the Constitution of the United States and the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany. These documents are generally difficult to amend, requiring supermajorities or special ratification procedures.
Uncodified Constitutions: Thes… -
Executive Power
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The Veto Power and Executive Constraint
A crucial mechanism for restraining the executive power is the veto, primarily exercisable by the Head of State or the executive body itself over legislation passed by the legislature.
The legislative veto, conversely, is the mechanism by which the legislature restrains the executive. This is most commonly realized through votes of no confidence, overriding [executiv… -
Executive Power
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Executive Prerogative and Administrative Discretion
Executive power inherently requires a degree of administrative discretion to manage the complex operational realities of governance that static legislation cannot foresee. This discretion is formalized through the power to issue executive orders, decrees, or regulations.
In many constitutional frameworks, the use of executive orders is limited by the **Doctrine … -
Government Of France
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The judiciary acts as a check on the executive and legislative branches. The highest courts are the Cour de Cassation (for civil and criminal matters) and the Conseil d'État (for administrative law).
The Conseil Constitutionnel (Constitutional Council) ensures that legislation conforms to the Constitution. This body is unique in that its primary function, according …