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Quelle institution française doit rester neutre en matière de religion ?

Which French institution must remain neutral in matters of religion?

Correct answer

L'école publique

The state school

Why

The State and its public services, including state schools, must be neutral towards religions. Private organisations such as associations, parties or newspapers are not bound by this duty of neutrality. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • AUne association culturelleA cultural association
  • BUn parti politiqueA political party
  • CUn journal privéA privately owned newspaper
  • DL'école publiqueThe state school