French civic exam: Institutions and politics

Is this theme part of the exam?

Yes. "Système institutionnel et politique" (Institutions and politics) is one of the five themes of the civic exam (source).

What do the questions cover?

In the public list of knowledge questions for naturalisation, this theme covers for example the Prime Minister, the mayor, elections and the right to vote, national sovereignty (source).

A few key facts

The President of the Republic is elected for five years by direct universal suffrage (source). Parliament is made up of the National Assembly and the Senate (source). Voting is "always universal, equal and secret" (source).

Where are the public questions?

The ministry publishes the knowledge questions for the multi-year permit, the resident card and naturalisation. The lists are in French and free.

How do I practise this theme with Civizon?

Pick "Institutions and politics" in theme mode. You answer in French, see straight away if you got it right, and read the explanation in English. Questions you miss come back later until you know them.

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