The Last Experience of Cohabitation (1997 - 2002) Produced What

question 37

Multiple Choice

The last experience of cohabitation (1997 - 2002) produced what reform?

• A) Run-off elections would be held until the same coalition holds both the presidency and the National Assembly.
• B) The president's term was reduced to five years, and elections for the president and National Assembly would be held at the same time.
• C) The National Assembly would be dissolved, and new elections called in the event of cohabitation.
• D) The National Assembly gained the power to appoint the president.
• E) The president was permitted to reject the initial nominee for prime minister in the event of cohabitation but would have to accept the subsequent choice.

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