Principles and values of the Republic

Que dit la loi de 1905 ?What does the 1905 law say?

Answer

Elle sépare les Églises et l'ÉtatIt separates the Churches and the State

Explanation

The 1905 law guarantees freedom of conscience and separates the Churches and the State: the Republic does not recognise, pay or subsidise any religion.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905 concernant la séparation des Églises et de l'État, articles 1 et 2Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Elle fait du catholicisme la religion de l'ÉtatIt makes Catholicism the State religion
Elle interdit toutes les religions en FranceIt bans all religions in France
Elle sépare les Églises et l'ÉtatIt separates the Churches and the State (Correct answer)
Elle donne le droit de vote aux femmesIt gives women the right to vote

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