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What does the principle of equality mean in public services?
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Correct answer: Everyone can use them, whatever their origin or sex. Every person can receive the public services they need. The law forbids limiting access because of sex, origin or disability. People in different situations can be treated differently. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “L'égalité (1/3)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “L'égalité (1/3)” (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
- ✗ Prices are the same for all users, with no exceptionLes tarifs sont les mêmes pour tous les usagers, sans exceptionPrices can differ for students or older people.
- ✓ Everyone can use them, whatever their origin or sexChacun peut en profiter, sans différence d'origine ou de sexeCorrect answer. Every person can receive the public services they need. The law forbids limiting access because of sex, origin or disability. People in different situations can be treated differently.
- ✗ Access depends on each person's religionL'accès dépend de la religion de chaque personneThe law forbids limiting access by criteria such as origin.
- ✗ Only French citizens can be treated in hospitalSeuls les citoyens français peuvent être soignés à l'hôpitalEvery sick person must be treated.
What the source says
« La loi interdit de limiter l’accès à ces services selon certains critères : homme ou femme, origine ethnique, handicap, orientation sexuelle... »
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 le principe d'égalité dans les services publics ? ». 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: “Le principe d’égalité signifie que :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “L'égalité (1/3)” (French).
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