10.3 Contemporary French Society

Cards (52)

  • The French government plays a significant role in shaping the country's policies and society
  • The French government regulates the economy, sets tax rates, and manages government spending
  • Match the social class in France with its description:
    Upper Class ↔️ Wealthy business owners
    Middle Class ↔️ Small business owners
    Working Class ↔️ Industrial workers
  • What are the two chambers through which the French government proposes and passes laws?
    National Assembly and Senate
  • What levels of education are free in the French public education system?
    Primary to university
  • The French government proposes and passes laws through the National Assembly and Senate.

    True
  • The French government offers extensive social welfare programs, including unemployment benefits and retirement pensions.

    True
  • The French government's extensive involvement in social welfare contributes to a more pronounced class structure
  • The pronounced social class structure in France is partly influenced by the French government's social welfare programs.

    True
  • The French education system places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and rigorous standards.

    True
  • The French government regulates and oversees a mix of public and private healthcare providers.

    True
  • What is a key media consumption pattern in France?
    High TV viewership
  • Media ownership in France is diverse with some government influence
  • What are the two legislative bodies in France?
    National Assembly and Senate
  • What are two examples of social welfare programs offered in France?
    Unemployment benefits and pensions
  • What are some examples of occupations in the French middle class?
    Professionals, small business owners
  • Education in France is free from primary to university.

    True
  • What are the primary funding sources for the French healthcare system?
    Social security contributions and subsidies
  • What role does the French government play in healthcare policy?
    Extensive involvement
  • The French government provides more regulation and subsidies for the media
  • The French government's role in shaping the media landscape reflects the country's social democratic traditions
  • Match the family structure characteristics with their corresponding country:
    Emphasis on nuclear family ↔️ France
    More diverse family structures ↔️ UK
  • French society is characterized by distinct social classes and a pronounced class structure
  • How is the French healthcare system primarily funded?
    Social security contributions
  • The pronounced social class structure in France influences the government's active role in healthcare.

    True
  • Match the media consumption patterns in France and the UK:
    France ↔️ High TV viewership for news
    UK ↔️ Strong online news consumption
  • Which country's traditional media has high credibility in public opinion?
    France
  • The French government regulates the economy and manages government spending
  • Match the social classes in France and the UK:
    France ↔️ Aristocracy, wealthy business owners
    UK ↔️ Aristocracy, high-ranking professionals
  • Match the features of the French and UK education systems:
    France ↔️ National curriculum ensuring standardization
    UK ↔️ Curriculum varies by region
  • The French healthcare system is characterized by universal healthcare coverage
  • Match the features of the French and UK healthcare systems:
    France ↔️ Universal healthcare coverage
    UK ↔️ Predominantly public healthcare providers
  • What type of media consumption is high in France?
    TV viewership
  • One key family value in France is collectivism, which prioritizes the family unit over individual interests
  • Subsidies are provided to support strategic industries in the French economy
  • What are some examples of public services provided by the French government?
    Healthcare, education, infrastructure
  • What social tradition is reflected in the French government's active role in shaping policies and society?
    Social democratic tradition
  • The French government's social democratic traditions influence its active role in shaping society.
    True
  • The French education system has a national curriculum
  • The French healthcare system is characterized by universal healthcare coverage