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Principles and values of the Republic

Que garantit le principe de laïcité ?What does the principle of secularism (laïcité) guarantee?

Answer

La liberté de conscience et la neutralité de l’ÉtatFreedom of conscience and the neutrality of the State

Explanation

Secularism guarantees everyone the freedom to believe or not to believe. The State remains neutral towards all religions.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905, articles 1er et 2Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. L’obligation de pratiquer une religionThe obligation to practise a religion
  2. Le droit de désobéir à la loi pour sa foiThe right to disobey the law for the sake of one’s faith
  3. La domination d’une religion sur les autresThe dominance of one religion over the others
  4. La liberté de conscience et la neutralité de l’ÉtatFreedom of conscience and the neutrality of the State

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