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Which political regime was proclaimed in France in 1792, during the Revolution?
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Correct answer: The First Republic. The First Republic was proclaimed on 22 September 1792. It replaced the constitutional monarchy. In this regime, power comes from the people. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La Ière République (1792-1804)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La Ière République (1792-1804)” (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 First RepublicLa Ière RépubliqueCorrect answer. The First Republic was proclaimed on 22 September 1792. It replaced the constitutional monarchy. In this regime, power comes from the people.
- ✗ The First EmpireLe 1er EmpireThe First Empire began in 1804 with Napoleon.
- ✗ Constitutional monarchyLa monarchie constitutionnelleThis regime dates from 1791 and the king was overthrown in 1792.
- ✗ Absolute monarchyLa monarchie absolueAbsolute monarchy ended in 1789.
What the source says
« Héritière de la Révolution française, elle est proclamée le 22 septembre 1792. »
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 régime politique est proclamé en France en 1792, pendant la Révolution ? ». 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 régime politique a été mis en place pendant la Révolution française en 1792 ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La Ière République (1792-1804)” (French).
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