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In whose name can the State restrict rights and freedoms?
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Correct answer: In the name of the general interest and public order. The State limits rights for the general interest and public order. Public order means safety, quiet and public health (salubrité). Salubre means not dangerous for health. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (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 the name of the habits of each neighbourhoodAu nom des habitudes de chaque quartierNeighbourhood habits are not listed among the limits: general interest, the freedom of others, public order, human dignity.
- ✓ In the name of the general interest and public orderAu nom de l'intérêt général et de l'ordre publicCorrect answer. The State limits rights for the general interest and public order. Public order means safety, quiet and public health (salubrité). Salubre means not dangerous for health.
- ✗ In the name of each person's nationality and originAu nom de la nationalité et de l'origine de chaque personneThe sheet says freedom is a right for everyone, with no difference between countries of origin.
- ✗ In the name of each minister's personal choiceAu nom du choix personnel de chaque ministreThe sheet says rights and freedoms have a limit to protect life in society.
What the source says
« la défense de l’ordre public qui concerne non seulement la sécurité, mais également la tranquillité »
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: « Au nom de quoi l'État peut-il restreindre les droits et les libertés ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Au nom de quoi l'État justifie-t-il la restriction des droits ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (French).
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