Rights and duties

Quel est le texte fondateur établissant en France les droits et les devoirs de chaque citoyen ?What is the founding text that sets out the rights and duties of every citizen in France?

Answer

La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789The 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

Explanation

The 1789 Declaration is the founding text of citizens' rights and duties. It is part of the current Constitution.

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

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Le Code de la route de 1921The 1921 Highway Code
Le traité de Rome de 1957The 1957 Treaty of Rome
La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789The 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (Correct answer)
L'édit de Nantes de 1598The 1598 Edict of Nantes

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