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    What is the role of the President of the Republic in relation to the referendum?

    Consultation is mandatory for all referendum-related measures.

    How does the Conseil constitutionnel view laws adopted by referendum?

    It considers them as direct expressions of national sovereignty.

    What happens to the President's criminal responsibility during their term?

    It can only be addressed by the Haute Cour de justice.

    What is the competence of the Haute Cour de justice regarding the President?

    It only addresses acts of high treason committed in office.

    What must the Conseil constitutionnel ensure about referendum questions?

    They must be clear and loyal to avoid ambiguity.

    What is the principle of regulatory autonomy?

    It must respect general legal principles even without legislative provisions.

    What powers do ministers have regarding their services?

    They exercise hierarchical authority and regulatory power.

    Under what conditions can administrative authorities exceed their common competencies?

    In exceptional circumstances, especially during crises.

    What is the principle of legal security recognized by the Conseil d'État?

    Regulatory powers must include transitional measures during changes.

    What does the Conseil constitutionnel assess regarding the clarity of laws?

    It ensures laws are accessible and intelligible.

    What is the significance of the Préambule of the Constitution for the Conseil constitutionnel?

    It extends control to laws' conformity with fundamental rights.

    What does the principle of free administration of local authorities entail?

    It allows them to manage their affairs within legal limits.

    What is the role of independent administrative authorities?

    They can impose sanctions without breaching the separation of powers.

    What is the Conseil d'État's control over independent authorities?

    It includes oversight of their competencies and sanctions.

    What happens if a law conflicts with an international treaty?

    The Conseil d'État can assess its compatibility.

    What is the effect of the Charter of the Environment?

    It has constitutional value and defines rights and duties.

    What is the significance of the principle of presumption of innocence?

    It is a general principle of law recognized by the Conseil d'État.

    What does the Conseil constitutionnel require for laws to be intelligible?

    They must be normative and not mere declarations of intent.

    What is the consequence of a law being adopted beyond its domain?

    It does not automatically lead to unconstitutionality.

    What is the role of the judge in relation to EU law?

    They must ensure national law complies with EU obligations.

    What does the Conseil constitutionnel say about the primacy of EU law?

    It does not override the French Constitution.

    What is the significance of the theory of the law screen?

    It previously prevented judges from assessing laws against treaties.

    What happens to ordinances after the expiration of the habilitation period?

    They can only be modified by law.

    What is the Conseil d'État's stance on the ratification of ordinances?

    They remain subject to judicial review until ratified.

    What is the role of the Conseil constitutionnel in treaty reviews?

    It assesses treaties for constitutional compliance.

    What does the Conseil d'État say about the direct effect of international treaties?

    They can be invoked in administrative disputes if they meet certain criteria.

    What is the significance of the 2008 constitutional reform?

    It allows for questions of constitutionality to be raised post-facto.

    What does the Conseil constitutionnel require for laws transposing EU directives?

    They must not violate principles inherent to France's constitutional identity.