What do the civic-exam questions look like? Here are practice examples, by topic, to give you an idea.
To prepare well, practise on questions close to those of the exam. Here are a few examples by topic.
These questions are teaching examples provided by Centre Zenith; they are not the official questions of the exam.
Values of the Republic
What is the motto of the French Republic?
Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
Institutions
For how many years is the President of the Republic elected?
Answer: 5 years, by direct universal suffrage.
Rights and duties
At what age can you vote in France?
Answer: 18.
History and culture
Which date is the national holiday?
Answer: 14 July.
Life in society
What is the European emergency phone number?
Answer: 112.
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