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Principles and values of the Republic

Quel texte est considéré comme le texte fondateur de la laïcité ?Which text is considered the founding text of secularism (laïcité)?

Answer

La loi du 9 décembre 1905The law of 9 December 1905

Explanation

The law of 9 December 1905 is the founding text of secularism. It ended the Concordat of 1801.

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

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Le Concordat signé en 1801The Concordat signed in 1801
  2. L'édit de Nantes de 1598The Edict of Nantes of 1598
  3. Le Code civil de 1804The Civil Code of 1804
  4. La loi du 9 décembre 1905The law of 9 December 1905

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