Semi-Presidential System in France

The semi-presidential system (referred to as Semi-presidentialism) is a system of government in which a president and a prime minister are both active participants in the day-to-day administration of the state. It differs from a parliamentary republic in that it has a popularly elected head of state who is more than a purely ceremonial figurehead, and from the presidential system in that the cabinet, although named by the president, is responsible to the legislature, which may force the cabinet to resign through a motion of no confidence. (http://en.wikipedia.org)
Efficiency of the semi-presidential system
Efficiency of the Semi-Presidential System
The two countries that are most famous for using the Semi-Presidential system are Russia and France. France’s semi-Presidential system was enacted in 1958, when a threat of civil war broke out over Algeria. French leaders invited General de Gaulle to set up what is now called the “Fifth Republic.” After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia was in need of setting up a new government. Beginning in 1990 and lasting till 1993 the Russian Government went through a transition period, where they eventually formed a government that is similar to the French “Fifth Republic.” Both of these systems have advantages and disadvantages, overall they have proven effective and are finally providing stability to countries that are in desperate need for long lasting efficient governments.
A main reason for the success of the Semi-Presidential system in France is France’s heterogeneous population. Frances’s population is currently around 59 million, of this 59 million France has more than 3.6 million foreigners who come mostly from North Africa. ”In addition 1.8 million French citizens are foreign born” (Textbook, Almond p.223).
A stable form of government is not a concept

The fact that France has several political parties leads to their unique style of voting. All of the candidates are placed on the first ballet. The French