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What happens if a minister breaks the law?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 47, Resident card no. 56
Que se passe-t-il si un ministre ne respecte pas la loi ?
What happens if a minister breaks the law?
Answer. He can be punished by the justice system, like any other citizen.
Il peut être sanctionné par la justice, comme n'importe quel citoyen.
A minister is not above the law. If he commits an offense, he can be prosecuted and convicted. For acts committed while in office, he is tried by the Court of Justice of the Republic.
The official text that proves it
« Ce principe permet de garantir les droits fondamentaux et de conserver un équilibre : les pouvoirs se contrôlent mutuellement, ils sont neutres et ne peuvent s’exercer de façon arbitraire. Exemple : un ministre qui ne respecte pas la loi peut être sanctionné comme tout citoyen. »
This principle guarantees fundamental rights and maintains a balance. Powers check each other, they are neutral, and they cannot be exercised arbitrarily. Example, a minister who breaks the law can be punished like any citizen.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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