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Institutions · NAT
Official question in French
Qui représente l'État dans un département ?
Four choices
- Le préfet
- Le député
- Le président du département
- Le maire
Answer provided by CiviqueStep (French)
Le préfet.
Explanation in English
The prefect represents the State in the department. The prefect is appointed, not elected.
Why the other choices are wrong
- Le député — The answer to remember is “Le préfet”: The prefect represents the State in the department. The prefect is appointed, not elected.
- Le président du département — The answer to remember is “Le préfet”: The prefect represents the State in the department. The prefect is appointed, not elected.
- Le maire — The answer to remember is “Le préfet”: The prefect represents the State in the department. The prefect is appointed, not elected.
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Verified on: 2026-11-01
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