France
The French Constitution states in its Title XVI, Article 89, On Amendments to the Constitution,"The republican form of government shall not be the object of any amendment" thus forbidding the restoration of the monarchy or the empire.
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Famous quotes containing the word france:
“The moment Germany rises as a great power, France gains a new importance as a cultural power.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“The good critic is he who relates the adventures of his soul among masterpieces.”
—Anatole France (1844–1924)
“The best of America drifts to Paris. The American in Paris is the best American. It is more fun for an intelligent person to live in an intelligent country. France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older—intelligence and good manners.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940)