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French civic exam 2026, Institutions and political system
Who runs the commune?
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. 71, Resident card no. 64
Qui dirige la commune ?
Who runs the commune?
Answer. The mayor, together with the town council.
Le maire, avec le conseil municipal.
The commune is run by elected officials. The mayor heads the commune and works with the town council.
The official text that proves it
« C’est la collectivité la plus répandue sur le territoire (il y a plus de 35 000 communes en France). Elle est dirigée par des personnes élues, dont le maire. »
This is the most common type of local authority in the country (there are more than 35,000 communes in France). It is run by elected people, including the mayor.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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