Official questionExamen Civique
Qui peut se présenter aux élections présidentielles ?
Who can stand in the presidential election?
Correct answer
Tout citoyen français d'au moins 18 ans qui obtient 500 parrainages d'élus
Any French citizen aged at least 18 who obtains 500 sponsorships from elected officials
Why
A candidate must be French, at least 18, eligible to vote and be presented by at least 500 elected officials (the "parrainages") from at least 30 departments or overseas territories. Foreign residents cannot stand. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AToute personne qui réside en France depuis cinq ansAnyone who has lived in France for five years
- BTout citoyen français d'au moins 18 ans qui obtient 500 parrainages d'élusAny French citizen aged at least 18 who obtains 500 sponsorships from elected officials
- CUniquement les anciens Premiers ministresOnly former Prime Ministers
- DUniquement les membres du ParlementOnly members of Parliament