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Which example shows a freedom limited to protect the general interest?
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Correct answer: Freedom of movement limited in March 2020. In March 2020, the health emergency limited freedom of movement. It also limited freedom to run a business and freedom of assembly. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (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
- ✗ Everyone can choose their religion or have noneChacun peut choisir sa religion ou ne pas en avoirChoosing one's religion is not the fact sheet's example: in March 2020 it was freedom of movement that was limited.
- ✓ Freedom of movement limited in March 2020La liberté d'aller et venir limitée en mars 2020Correct answer. In March 2020, the health emergency limited freedom of movement. It also limited freedom to run a business and freedom of assembly.
- ✗ Everyone can say what they think and write freelyChacun peut dire ce qu'il pense et écrire librementSaying what you think is not the fact sheet's example: in March 2020 it was freedom of movement that was limited.
- ✗ Public school is freeL'école publique est gratuiteFree public school is not the fact sheet's example: in March 2020 it was freedom of movement that was limited.
What the source says
« La mise en place de l'état d'urgence sanitaire contre le Covid-19 en mars 2020 a limité la liberté d'aller et venir »
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 exemple montre une liberté limitée pour protéger l'intérêt général ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quel exemple illustre une limitation de liberté pour protéger l'intérêt général ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La limite des libertés individuelles” (French).
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