Question

Describe the government of France during the second empire

Answer 1

constitutional monarchy/dictatorship under Napoleon III (managed elections and censorship)

Answer 2

Second Empire, (1852–1870) period in France under the rule of Emperor Napoleon III (the original empire having been that of Napoleon I). In its early years (1852–1859), the empire was authoritarian but enjoyed economic growth and pursued a favourable foreign policy.

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