Official questionExamen Civique
En France, est-ce obligatoire de voter ?
In France, is voting compulsory?
Correct answer
Non, voter est un droit et un devoir civique, mais ce n'est pas obligatoire
No, voting is a right and a civic duty, but it is not compulsory
Why
Voting is not compulsory in France (the only exception is senatorial electors). It is nonetheless a civic duty, and the vote is personal and secret. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AOui, sinon on paie une amendeYes, otherwise you pay a fine
- BOui, mais seulement pour l'élection présidentielleYes, but only for the presidential election
- CNon, voter est un droit et un devoir civique, mais ce n'est pas obligatoireNo, voting is a right and a civic duty, but it is not compulsory
- DOui, sinon on perd la nationalité françaiseYes, otherwise you lose French nationality