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Rights and duties

Qui veille au maintien de l’ordre public ?Who is responsible for maintaining public order?

Answer

La police et la gendarmerieThe police and the gendarmerie

Explanation

The national police and the national gendarmerie ensure security and maintain public order. They come under the Ministry of the Interior.

Source: Livret du citoyen (ministère de l'Intérieur)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Les sapeurs-pompiersFirefighters
  2. Les jugesJudges
  3. Les enseignantsTeachers
  4. La police et la gendarmerieThe police and the gendarmerie

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