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Which text sets out the rights and duties of people living in France?
Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.
Correct answer: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. It is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789. This text states human rights and the rights and duties of the citizen.
Sources: Sheet “Présentation des principaux textes (1/3) : La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen” (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 Highway Code (Code de la route)Le Code de la route et les règles de circulationThe Highway Code sets traffic rules, not fundamental rights.
- ✓ The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the CitizenLa Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyenCorrect answer. It is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789. This text states human rights and the rights and duties of the citizen.
- ✗ The rental contract of a homeLe contrat de location d'un logement et du loyerThis is not the right answer: the sheet says the Declaration states the rights and duties of the citizen.
- ✗ The internal rules of a company or a schoolLe règlement intérieur d'une entreprise ou d'une écoleThis option does not match what the sheet says: the Declaration states the fundamental rights of the human being.
What the source says
« et du citoyen (des droits et devoirs civiques et politiques) »
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 texte énonce les droits et les devoirs des personnes qui vivent en 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 le texte qui énonce les droits et devoirs des personnes résidant en France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
All 30 “Rights and duties” questions on the CSP list
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