What is the role of the judicial authority?

Answer

Rendre la justice et protéger les libertés individuellesAdministering justice and protecting individual liberties

Explanation

The judicial authority rules on disputes and offences by applying the law. It is the guardian of individual liberty.

Source: Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 66Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

What the law says

Official text, in French

Constitution du 4 octobre 1958, article 66

Nul ne peut être arbitrairement détenu.
L'autorité judiciaire, gardienne de la liberté individuelle, assure le respect de ce principe dans les conditions prévues par la loi.

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

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Rendre la justice et protéger les libertés individuellesAdministering justice and protecting individual liberties (Correct answer)
Voter les lois et le budget de l’ÉtatPassing laws and the State budget
Diriger la politique du paysRunning the country’s policy
Organiser les élections municipalesOrganising municipal elections

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