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What is the current Constitution of France called?
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Correct answer: The Constitution of the Fifth Republic. The current Constitution is that of the Fifth Republic. It dates from 4 October 1958. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (2/3) : La Constitution de la Vème République” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (2/3) : La Constitution de la Vème République” (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 Constitution of the Fourth RepublicLa Constitution de la IVème RépubliqueThis Constitution is older and no longer applies.
- ✗ The Constitution of the First EmpireLa Constitution du Premier EmpireThe First Empire is a former regime and no longer exists.
- ✓ The Constitution of the Fifth RepublicLa Constitution de la Vème RépubliqueCorrect answer. The current Constitution is that of the Fifth Republic. It dates from 4 October 1958.
- ✗ The Constitution of 1791La Constitution de 1791This Constitution dates from the Revolution and no longer applies.
What the source says
« C'est la Constitution qui est appliquée actuellement. »
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: « Comment s'appelle la Constitution actuelle de la France ? ». 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: “Comment s’appelle la Constitution actuelle de la France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (2/3) : La Constitution de la Vème République” (French).
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