Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: 5 facts about France
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The civic exam is in French, but the ideas are easy to learn in English. Here are five facts from the Constitution. They fit the theme "Principes et valeurs de la République" (source).
1. The motto
"La devise de la République est « Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité »" (source, article 2). In English: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
2. The flag
"L'emblème national est le drapeau tricolore, bleu, blanc, rouge" (source, article 2).
3. The anthem
"L'hymne national est « La Marseillaise »" (source, article 2).
4. The language
"La langue de la République est le français" (source, article 2). This is also why the exam is in French.
5. Equality and respect
France is "une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale". It "assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race ou de religion" and "respecte toutes les croyances" (source, article 1).
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What is the motto of the French Republic?
"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité", according to article 2 of the Constitution.
What is the national anthem of France?
"La Marseillaise", according to article 2 of the Constitution.
Sources
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