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What happens if a minister breaks the law?
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Correct answer: He or she can be punished, like everyone else. The minister can be punished like everyone else. Everyone must follow the laws. Penalties are given by a judge. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (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
- ✓ He or she can be punished, like everyone elseIl peut être sanctionné, comme tout le mondeCorrect answer. The minister can be punished like everyone else. Everyone must follow the laws. Penalties are given by a judge.
- ✗ Nothing, because he or she is a ministerRien, car il est ministreA minister has no special right: everyone must follow the laws.
- ✗ The President decides if he or she is punishedLe président décide s'il est puniPenalties are given by the judge, not by the President.
- ✗ He or she only changes ministryIl change seulement de ministèreThis is not the right answer: a minister who does not respect the law can be punished like any citizen.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Que se passe-t-il si un ministre ne respecte pas la loi ? ». 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 for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Que se passe-t-il si un ministre ne respecte pas la loi ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (French).
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