Taxes are used to fund public spending. Which statement…

Answer

Chacun contribue selon ses moyensEveryone contributes according to their means

Explanation

The common contribution must be shared among all citizens according to their means. Taxes fund schools, hospitals, roads, etc.

Source: Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen de 1789, article 13Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen de 1789, article 13

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.

Read the article on conseil-constitutionnel.fr

Official text (Conseil constitutionnel), checked on 16 October 2026.

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Chacun contribue selon ses moyensEveryone contributes according to their means (Correct answer)
Seuls les Français doivent payer des impôtsOnly French nationals have to pay taxes
Payer ses impôts est facultatifPaying your taxes is optional
Les impôts financent uniquement l’arméeTaxes fund only the armed forces

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