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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
Which statement describes an obligation?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Resident card no. 114
Quelle proposition constitue une obligation ?
Which statement describes an obligation?
Answer. Paying taxes (more broadly, obeying the law).
Payer ses impôts (plus largement, respecter la loi).
Paying tax is a legal obligation written into the Declaration of 1789. Be careful, voting is a civic duty but is not a legal obligation in France. Since the answer choices are not published, choose the one that describes an obligation imposed by law.
The official text that proves it
« L’obligation de payer des impôts est inscrite dans la Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789. »
The obligation to pay taxes is written into the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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