Why Are the Grand Corps So Powerful

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are the grand corps so powerful?

• A) The Constitution delegates them important policy-making powers.
• B) They can veto the government's policy proposals.
• C) They control the nominating process for the president.
• D) They fill top executive positions in the private sector and often go on to elected positions in the National Assembly and even the presidency.
• E) They control funding to all French universities.

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Definitions:

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