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The political culture in France, as of the beginning of the 21st century, can be summed up by the people's main expectations for governments to ensure a degree of social welfare.[1] France exhibits labour protections and democracy with a multiparty system dominated by conservative, social-liberal and social democratic forces, with a strong influence of nationalist, socialist, and Green parties. Coalition governments are uncommon, similar to the United Kingdom.
The system of government of France is a semi-presidential one, even though it may be seen as presidential since the legislative elections usually happen after the presidential elections which allow a president to hold a legislative majority, thus the President of the Republic has many powers. Some parties, such as La France Insoumise, qualify the actual system as a "presidential monarchy".[2]
As the President has many powers and is elected directly, all eyes are turned on him/her and s/he is usually held accountable. The President of the Republic is usually unpopular, due to the fact that s/he is often seen as accountable, and strikes, or sometimes the establishment of movements against the governments, are common.
History: The democracy in France started with a revolution and evolved through a series of protests.
Sociology: France's conversion early on, compared to neighbouring states, away from a rural and agricultural society and into an urban and industrial country.
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