France 2002 Flashcards
When was the first round of voting?
21st April 2002
When was the second round of voting?
5th May 2002
How many candidates wanted to stand in the first round?
16
How many candidates have reached the 5% threshold?
7
What is the threshold to qualify for the first round?
5%
How did the top 3 result in in the 2002 presidential elections?
Chirac = 19.9%
Jospin = 16.2%
Le Pen = 16.9%
Who successfully succeeded to the second round?
Chirac and Le Pen
Who said “France has the characteristics of an old European country, with traditional political alignments, predominantly Catholic”
Bruno Cautres, 2005
What religion dominates France?
Catholicism , Church attendance has been highlighted in France as having a clear and strong impact on voting behaviour.
Who are the main voters of the National Front?
The racists, basically, from both the unemployed (left) and employed (right) side.
