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The French National Assembly: Where Big Decisions Happen!

Imagine a super important meeting place where people talk about rules for France, like a classroom for grown-ups!

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Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015

Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015

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Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015
Symposium on the public domain at the French National Assembly, 31 October 2013 - Roundtable 2
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Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015
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Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015
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Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos with Danielle Auroi (European Affairs Commission), Valérie Fourneyron (Foreign Affairs Commission), Marie-Francoise Bechtel (Law Commission), French National Assembly Paris 1/12/2015

Key Facts

Location
Paris, France.
Year Established
The first version was established in 1789.
Number of Deputies
577 deputies.
Famous Fact
The main meeting room is shaped like a horseshoe.

Meet the Palais Bourbon: A Fancy Meeting House!

The French National Assembly is a special place where people called deputies meet to make important decisions for France. It's like a big, fancy house called the Palais Bourbon. Inside, there's a huge room with rows and rows of seats, like a theater, but for talking about laws!

These deputies are chosen by people all over France to speak for them. They gather in Paris, the capital city, to do their important work.

From Kings to Deputies: A Long, Long Story!

A super long time ago, France was ruled by kings. But then, things changed a lot! People wanted to have a say in how their country was run.

So, they created places like the National Assembly. The first one started way back in 1789, during a big change called the French Revolution. It was a time when people decided they wanted to make their own rules, not just have a king tell them what to do.

It has changed a bit over the years, but the idea of people choosing their leaders has stayed strong.

Why They're Like Superheroes for France!

The deputies in the National Assembly are like superheroes because they help make sure France is a fair and safe place for everyone. They discuss and vote on new laws that affect your school, your parks, and even what food you can buy. They also check that the government is doing a good job and spending money wisely.

It's like they are the guardians of France's rules and making sure everything runs smoothly for all the people living there.

How They Make the Rules: A Big Chat!

Making a new law is like planning a big party! First, someone has an idea for a new rule. Then, the deputies talk about it a lot in special committees, like planning different parts of the party.

After lots of discussion, they all gather in the big meeting room. They debate and then vote. If most of them agree, the idea becomes a law!

It’s a way to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and the best ideas win.

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