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Did Jules Grévy favor increasing executive authority?

  • Yes

  • No, he favored reducing it

  • No, he favored maintaining it

  • No, he favored abolishing it

Answer

No, Jules Grévy actually sought to diminish executive authority during his presidency in the French Third Republic. He believed in a more democratic and decentralized government, reducing the power of the president and increasing the role of the parliament. Grévy's actions contributed to a shift in the balance of power within the French government, leading to a more parliamentary-focused system.
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