Question

Before the laws were changed in 2000, how long was a French president’s term?

Answer 1

Before the laws were changed in 2000, a French president's term was seven years. The term was changed to five years in 2000, and the first president elected under the new rules was Jacques Chirac. The current president, Emmanuel Macron, was elected in 2017 and will serve a five-year term.

Answer 2

Before the laws were changed in 2000, a French president's term was seven years. The change reduce the term from seven to five years. The first president to be elected for a five year term was Jacques Chirac.

Answer 3

Before the laws were changed in 2000, a French president's term was seven years. The term was changed to five years in 2000, and the first president elected under the new rules was Jacques Chirac. 

Answer 4

Before the laws were changed in 2000, a French president's term was seven years. However, after the constitutional amendment of 2000, the term was shortened to five years, with the first presidential election held under the new provisions in 2002. This change was made to align the presidential term with the legislative term, which was also five years.