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What is the role of deputies?
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Correct answer: To propose, discuss and vote the laws. Deputies can submit a proposed law (proposition de loi) to the National Assembly or the Senate. The text is discussed, amended and voted on in public sitting, at the National Assembly and the Senate.
Sources: Sheet “Comment voter une loi (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
- ✗ To judge people who stealJuger les personnes qui volentThis option does not match the sheet: deputies or senators can put forward a proposed law (proposition de loi).
- ✗ To enforce the laws in the departmentFaire appliquer les lois dans le départementThis option does not match the sheet: the text is discussed, amended and voted on in public sitting in the National Assembly and the Senate.
- ✓ To propose, discuss and vote the lawsProposer, discuter et voter les loisCorrect answer. Deputies can submit a proposed law (proposition de loi) to the National Assembly or the Senate. The text is discussed, amended and voted on in public sitting, at the National Assembly and the Senate.
- ✗ To choose the President of the RepublicChoisir le président de la RépubliqueThis option does not match what the sheet says: deputies can put forward a proposed law (proposition de loi).
What the source says
« Le Parlement (les députés ou les sénateurs), qui peut présenter une proposition de loi. »
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: « Quel est le rôle des députés ? ». 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: “Quel est le rôle des députés ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Comment voter une loi (1/2)” (French).
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