Official questionExamen Civique
Que représente la laïcité ?
What does laïcité represent?
Correct answer
Un principe de la République qui garantit la liberté de conscience et la neutralité de l'État envers les religions
A principle of the Republic that guarantees freedom of conscience and the State's neutrality towards religions
Why
Laïcité is one of the founding principles of the Republic, named in Article 1 of the Constitution. It is not the negation of religions but organises the relationship between the State and religions. From the official carte de résident knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AUne religion d'ÉtatA State religion
- BLe refus de toutes les croyancesThe rejection of all beliefs
- CUn principe de la République qui garantit la liberté de conscience et la neutralité de l'État envers les religionsA principle of the Republic that guarantees freedom of conscience and the State's neutrality towards religions
- DUne règle qui s'applique uniquement aux fêtes religieusesA rule that applies only to religious holidays