Which of these is an obligation? Paying your taxes

Answer

Payer ses impôtsPaying your taxes

Explanation

Everyone must contribute to public expenses according to their means by paying taxes. In France, voting is a right, not an obligation.

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

Payer ses impôtsPaying your taxes (Correct answer)
Voter à toutes les électionsVoting in every election
Adhérer à un parti politiqueJoining a political party
Pratiquer une religionPractising a religion

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