FranceMise en situation n° 65 · Rights and duties
Shirin, who is Iranian, has a son at primary school. The school is organising the election of parents’ representatives. Can she vote?
In the exam (French)
Shirin, de nationalité iranienne, a un fils à l'école primaire. L'école organise l'élection des représentants des parents d'élèves. Peut-elle voter ?
- aYes, but only if she has a resident card.Oui, mais seulement si elle a une carte de résident.
- bNo, only parents of French nationality can vote.Non, seuls les parents de nationalité française peuvent voter.
- cYes, every parent can vote, whatever their nationality.Oui, chaque parent peut voter, quelle que soit sa nationalité.Correct answer
- dNo, only teachers vote for these representatives.Non, seuls les enseignants votent pour ces représentants.
Why?
Elections for parents’ representatives are open to all parents, with no nationality condition. Every parent can vote and stand as a candidate. It is a way to take part in the life of your child’s school.
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Les voisins de Paolo organisent souvent des fêtes avec de la musique forte jusqu'à 3 heures du matin. Que peut faire Paolo ? — Leur parler, puis appeler la police si cela continue.
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Bogdan is replacing his mattress. He wants to leave the old one on the pavement in front of his building without telling anyone. Is this allowed?Correct answer:No, he must use the waste collection centre or the bulky waste collection.
Bogdan change de matelas. Il veut laisser l'ancien sur le trottoir, devant son immeuble, sans prévenir personne. Est-ce permis ? — Non, il doit utiliser la déchetterie ou la collecte des encombrants.
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Sofia and Ahmed’s baby was born on Monday in a maternity hospital in Lille. When and where must they register the birth?Correct answer:Within 5 days, at the town hall of the place of birth.
Le bébé de Sofia et Ahmed est né lundi dans une maternité de Lille. Quand et où doivent-ils déclarer la naissance ? — Dans les 5 jours, à la mairie du lieu de naissance.
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Vasile has just bought a second-hand car. To save money, he wants to drive it for a few weeks before insuring it. Is this allowed?Correct answer:No, a car must be insured before it is driven.
Vasile vient d'acheter une voiture d'occasion. Pour économiser, il veut rouler quelques semaines avant de l'assurer. Est-ce permis ? — Non, une voiture doit être assurée avant de circuler.
Source
Knowledge questions: Ministry of the Interior (DIAN), official lists of knowledge questions CSP and CR, formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr, Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 21 October 2026; the official list for naturalisation, immigration.interieur.gouv.fr (DGEF), Licence Ouverte 2.0, read on 25 October 2026. The answer options, the explanations, the situations and the English translation are ours, written with AI; in the exam the questions are in French. This is not a ministry service.
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