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What does "suffrage universel" mean?
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Correct answer: The right to vote for every citizen. Universal suffrage is the right to vote for every citizen. All votes are counted. Sex, origin or religion do not matter. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (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
- ✓ The right to vote for every citizenLe droit de vote pour chaque citoyenCorrect answer. Universal suffrage is the right to vote for every citizen. All votes are counted. Sex, origin or religion do not matter.
- ✗ Voting reserved for menLe vote réservé aux hommesIt is not reserved for men: every citizen can vote.
- ✗ Compulsory voting for elected membersLe vote obligatoire pour les élusIt does not mean compulsory voting for elected members.
- ✗ Voting reserved for rich peopleLe vote réservé aux personnes richesUniversal suffrage does not depend on money.
What the source says
« le suffrage universel (le droit de vote pour chaque citoyen) »
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: « Que signifie « suffrage universel » ? ». 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: “Que signifie « suffrage universel » ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les droits liés à la personne humaine” (French).
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