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Who must obey the law?
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Correct answer: Everyone. Everyone must obey the law. Laws apply to all. If you do not follow them, a judge can give a penalty. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (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
- ✓ EveryoneTout le mondeCorrect answer. Everyone must obey the law. Laws apply to all. If you do not follow them, a judge can give a penalty.
- ✗ Only French citizensSeulement les citoyens françaisLaws also apply to foreign people who live in France.
- ✗ Only people without a jobSeulement les personnes sans emploiLaws do not depend on a job.
- ✗ Everyone except ministersTout le monde sauf les ministresA minister must also obey the laws.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui doit respecter la loi ? ». 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: “Qui doit respecter la loi ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Se conformer aux lois : les infractions (1/2)” (French).
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