Introduction: Parliamentary Representation in France
Language
en
Article de revue
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Journal of Legislative Studies. 2013-06, vol. 19, n° 2, p. 129-140
Taylor & Francis (Routledge): SSH Titles
English Abstract
The constitution of the Fifth Republic, adopted in 1958, was deliberately designed to weaken parliament. This trend was reinforced by the constant empowerment of the president and the bipolarisation of political life. For ...Read more >
The constitution of the Fifth Republic, adopted in 1958, was deliberately designed to weaken parliament. This trend was reinforced by the constant empowerment of the president and the bipolarisation of political life. For this reason, but also due to some of its specificities, French political science did not pay much attention to parliament and its members. The aim of the seven papers gathered in this issue is to fix this deficiency. They cover the main aspects of parliamentary representation in France, deliver the fundamental information and tackle the central questions about it. The papers use a wide range of data, methods and theoretical approaches. They deal with MPs' conceptions and practices of their mandate, their opinions on the French regime, their activities in the constituency, values, contribution to law-making and the use of parliamentary questions, as well as their perception by the citizens.Read less <
English Keywords
France
National Assembly
French parliament
MPs
Fifth Republic
deputies
ANR Project
CITOYENS ET PARLEMENTAIRES EN ALLEMAGNE ET EN FRANCE - ANR-09-FRAL-0046
Origin
Hal imported