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For what reason can freedom of expression be limited?
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Correct answer: When it disturbs public order. Freedom of expression can be limited when it disturbs public order. The law sets this limit. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (1/3) : La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (1/3) : La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ When the opinion differs from the government'sQuand l'opinion est différente de celle du gouvernementNo one should be troubled for their opinions, as long as expressing them does not disturb public order.
- ✓ When it disturbs public orderQuand elle trouble l'ordre publicCorrect answer. Freedom of expression can be limited when it disturbs public order. The law sets this limit.
- ✗ When the opinion comes from a minorityQuand l'opinion vient d'une minoritéEveryone has the right to hold their opinions.
- ✗ When the person is not FrenchQuand la personne n'est pas françaiseFreedom of expression is the same for all.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Pour quel motif peut-on limiter la liberté d'expression ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Pour quel motif peut-on limiter la liberté d'expression ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
All 38 “Rights and duties” questions on the CR list
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