This chapter covers the foundations of the French Republic: the motto, the flag, the Marseillaise, Marianne and the national holiday, the principle of laïcité, fundamental freedoms and equality before the law. It is the joint largest theme on the official paper — 11 of the 40 questions, of which 6 are situational — so expect scenarios that ask how laïcité and equality apply at work, at school or in public services, not only definitions.