Politics & Government

France Establishes Fourth Republic Constitution

On this day, the French Constituent Assembly ratified the Constitution of the Fourth Republic, marking a significant transition in the French political landscape. The new constitution was framed after World War II to restore democracy and address the political instability faced in the preceding years under the Vichy regime. This constitutional framework aimed to balance power among various branches of government and included provisions for a strong executive, while also promoting parliamentary authority.

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