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The President of France, also known as the French President, is the head of state of the French Republic. The office was established by the French Constitution of 1958, replacing the previous office of the President of the Council. The President is elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years, a term length that was established by a 2000 referendum. The election process involves two rounds of voting, with the second round taking place between the top two candidates from the first round if no candidate receives an absolute majority. This system, known as the two-round system, is designed to ensure that the elected President has the support of a majority of the voting population. | The President of France, also known as the French President, is the head of state of the French Republic. The office was established by the French Constitution of 1958, replacing the previous office of the President of the Council. The President is elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years, a term length that was established by a 2000 referendum. The election process involves two rounds of voting, with the second round taking place between the top two candidates from the first round if no candidate receives an absolute majority. This system, known as the two-round system, is designed to ensure that the elected President has the support of a majority of the voting population. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147065.jpg|thumb|center|A view of the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of France|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-147066.jpg|thumb|center|A view of the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of France|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Powers and Duties == | == Powers and Duties == | ||