Foreign Legislatures: France

The panel compared French politics with the U.S., focusing on the current shape of the French political system. Other topics, such as the do… read more

The panel compared French politics with the U.S., focusing on the current shape of the French political system. Other topics, such as the dominance of President Mitterand, the role of parties, the prime ministry, and the electoral system are also discussed. The French Parliament, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate, was then examined. Footage of a Senate question period is shown, where senators freely question a government representative concerning housing problems. close

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Foreign Legislatures: France

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Program ID:
8763-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 20, 1989 | 9:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 21, 1989 | 2:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Aug 20, 1989 | 9:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 21, 1989 | 1:09am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 21, 1989 | 5:13am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 21, 1989 | 9:36am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 21, 1989 | 2:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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