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Who is elected in the municipal elections?
Model-written, not yet read by a native reader.
Correct answer: The municipal councillors. The municipal elections elect the municipal councillors. They are elected every 6 years. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les conditions pour voter en France (2/2)” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Les conditions pour voter en France (2/2)” (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
- ✗ The deputiesLes députésDeputies are elected in the legislative elections.
- ✗ The members of the European ParliamentLes eurodéputésMembers of the European Parliament are elected in the European elections.
- ✗ The regional councillorsLes conseillers régionauxRegional councillors are elected in the regional elections.
- ✓ The municipal councillorsLes conseillers municipauxCorrect answer. The municipal elections elect the municipal councillors. They are elected every 6 years.
What the source says
« les élections municipales pour élire les conseillers municipaux (tous les 6 ans) »
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: « Qui est élu lors des élections municipales ? ». 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) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Qui est élu lors des élections municipales ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les conditions pour voter en France (2/2)” (French).
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