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- 1. Ms. Z disagrees with her co-worker. Which statement is correct?Answer to remember : She must respect the other person's opinion even if she disagrees.
- 2. A teacher in a public school wants to begin class with a prayer. Is that allowed?Answer to remember : No, because public school is secular.
- 3. Ms. K wants to wear a headscarf in the street. Is that allowed?Answer to remember : Yes, as long as her face is uncovered.
- 4. A national newspaper criticizes the government. Which statement is correct?Answer to remember : It is legal and the newspaper may be sold.
- 5. A man publicly insults a person because of that person's religion. Can he rely on freedom of expression?Answer to remember : No, insult and hatred are forbidden by law.
- 6. A co-worker criticizes a woman because her skirt is too short. What can he demand?Answer to remember : Nothing, she is free to dress as she wishes within workplace rules.
- 7. A student wants to miss a compulsory class for a religious reason. Which answer matches republican rules?Answer to remember : Compulsory school and common rules apply to all students.
- 8. A public-school teacher wears a visible religious symbol while on duty. Is that allowed?Answer to remember : No, public-service employees must remain neutral.
- 9. May a person change religion or have no religion?Answer to remember : Yes, freedom of conscience allows that.
- 10. What are the colors of the French flag?Answer to remember : Blue, white, red.
- 11. What is the motto of the French Republic?Answer to remember : Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
- 12. When does the Constitution of the Fifth Republic date from?Answer to remember : 1958