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French Parliament
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Relations with the Executive
The relationship between the Parliament and the executive branch, particularly the Prime Minister, is central to the semi-presidential system. While the Parliament can hold the Government accountable, the Executive retains several mechanisms to control the legislative agenda.
The use of Article 49.3 of the Constitution allows the Government to force a bill through the National Assembly without a vote, unless the Assembly tables and passes a motion of censure within 24 hours. This mechanism ensures that legislative dea…