USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes France’s government according to the Constitution of 1791?
A
a limited (constitutional) monarchy
B
an absolute monarchy
C
an oligarchy
D
a republic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The feudal system was abolished and limited the powers of the king. The king came under the supervision of the government, and France became a constitutional monarchy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Constitution of 1791, French constitution created by the National Assembly during the French Revolution. It retained the monarchy, but sovereignty effectively resided in the Legislative Assembly, which was elected by a system of indirect voting.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution of 1791 was created to establish constitutional monarchy and sovereignty. Complete answer: The National Assembly during French Revolution brought in the Constitution that separated the powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary.

Detailed explanation-4: -From 1789 to 1791 the National Assembly acted as a constituent assembly, drafting a constitution for the new regime while also governing from day to day. The constitution established a limited monarchy, with a clear separation of powers in which the king was to name and dismiss his ministers.

Detailed explanation-5: -France was declared as a Republic. Political rights were given only to rich sections of the society as per Constitution of 1791. The National Assembly gained powers to make laws.

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