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Que garantit la liberté d’expression ?

What does freedom of expression guarantee?

Correct answer

Le droit de dire, d'écrire et de publier ses opinions, dans les limites fixées par la loi

The right to say, write and publish your opinions, within the limits set by law

Why

Article 11 of the 1789 Declaration protects the free communication of thoughts and opinions, while making people answerable for abuses defined by law. Insults, defamation and incitement to hatred or violence are punished. From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • ALe droit de dire, d'écrire et de publier ses opinions, dans les limites fixées par la loiThe right to say, write and publish your opinions, within the limits set by law
  • BLe droit d'insulter qui l'on veutThe right to insult anyone you like
  • CLe droit de diffuser de fausses accusations contre une personneThe right to spread false accusations about a person
  • DLe droit d'appeler à la violenceThe right to call for violence