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In which type of regime do citizens elect their leaders?
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Correct answer: In a democracy. Citizens elect their leaders in a democracy. In France, they vote for the President and the deputies, for example. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La démocratie et la République (2/2)” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “La démocratie et la République (2/2)” (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
- ✓ In a democracyDans une démocratieCorrect answer. Citizens elect their leaders in a democracy. In France, they vote for the President and the deputies, for example.
- ✗ In an absolute monarchyDans une monarchie absolueThis is not the correct answer: the correct answer is democracy, where citizens elect their leaders.
- ✗ In a dictatorshipDans une dictatureThis option does not match what the sheet says: in France, citizens directly elect the President of the Republic.
- ✗ In an empireDans un empireThis is not the correct answer: in a democracy, citizens are the ones who elect their leaders.
What the source says
« Le président de la République, élu pour 5 ans au suffrage universel directement par les citoyens français. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Dans quel type de régime les citoyens élisent-ils leurs dirigeants ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Les dirigeants sont élus par les citoyens dans :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La démocratie et la République (2/2)” (French).
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