Official questionExamen Civique
Une femme majeure de nationalité française a-t-elle le droit de voter aux élections ?
Does an adult woman of French nationality have the right to vote in elections?
Correct answer
Oui, les femmes ont le droit de vote depuis 1944, dans les mêmes conditions que les hommes
Yes, women have had the right to vote since 1944, under the same conditions as men
Why
The ordinance of 21 April 1944 gave women the right to vote and to stand for election, and they voted for the first time in 1945. Voting is personal and secret: no one may vote in another person's place. From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AOui, les femmes ont le droit de vote depuis 1944, dans les mêmes conditions que les hommesYes, women have had the right to vote since 1944, under the same conditions as men
- BNon, seuls les hommes peuvent voterNo, only men can vote
- COui, mais seulement avec l'accord de son mariYes, but only with her husband's consent
- DOui, mais seulement aux élections municipalesYes, but only in municipal elections