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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
What kind of political system does France have?
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. 8, Resident card no. 26
Le régime de la France est :
What kind of political system does France have?
Answer. A democratic Republic.
Une République démocratique.
France is a Republic, power is not hereditary as in a monarchy. It is also a democracy, power comes from the people, who elect their representatives.
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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