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French civic exam 2026, Institutions and political system
What is France's political system today?
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. 75, Resident card no. 65
Quel est le régime politique de la France aujourd'hui ?
What is France's political system today?
Answer. A democratic Republic (the Fifth Republic, since 1958).
Une République démocratique (la Ve République, depuis 1958).
France is a Republic. Power belongs to the people, who elect their representatives. It is neither a monarchy nor a dictatorship.
The official text that proves it
« La France est une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale. Elle assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race ou de religion. »
France is an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic. It ensures the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, race or religion.
In French, with its English meaning.
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