Prime Minister of France (Emancipation Map Game)

The Prime Minister of France, also called in official documents as President of the Council of Ministers, is an position in the government of France, being the head of the executive power and responding only to the Emperor, in theory, and the Chamber of Deputies, in reality. The Premier, as called in the press, is responsible for the government and makes public policies. Usually its appointed the head of the majority party in the lower house, although exceptions may happen. The position wasn't used during the first years of Napoleon III rule, although after the Constitution of 1871 it has turned into a vital position.

Powers and duties
It is the duty of the Prime Minister to: *In reality, the Emperor accepts the indication of the Prime Minister, although the Constitution allows him to refuse.
 * Appoint the rest of the Cabinet;
 * Advise* the Emperor when choosing Judges of the Imperial Court of Justice;
 * Make sure the parliament approves the budget;
 * Set the policies of the Empire;
 * Advise* the Emperor to close the Chamber of Deputies and call for new elections;
 * Act as temporary regent util an new Emperor assumes the throne or an permanent regent is appointed by the Senate.

List of Prime Ministers of France
This list only includes Premiers since the Constitution of 1871, for others, check this list