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French civic exam 2026, Principles and values of the Republic
In France, taxes fund public spending. Which statement is correct?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 4
En France, les impôts permettent de financer les dépenses publiques. Quelle proposition est correcte ?
In France, taxes fund public spending. Which statement is correct?
Answer. Everyone pays according to their means, and taxes fund public services such as schools, hospitals or roads.
Chacun paie selon ses moyens, et l'impôt finance les services publics comme l'école, les hôpitaux ou les routes.
The 1789 Declaration states that the common contribution must be shared among citizens according to their means. The higher the income, the higher the income tax.
The official text that proves it
« Pour l'entretien de la force publique, et pour les dépenses d'administration, une contribution commune est indispensable : elle doit être également répartie entre tous les citoyens, en raison de leurs facultés. »
For the upkeep of the public force, and for the costs of administration, a common contribution is essential, it must be shared equally among all citizens, according to their means.
In French, with its English meaning.
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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