WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Constitution of 1791
A
abolished the monarchy
B
established a limited monarchy
C
gave a vote to all citizens
D
reestablished the old provinces
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -(vi) The constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law could now be availed by each human being by birth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The monarchy was retained, but the king did not enjoy absolute power and authority, as he did in the days of pre-revolution France. Therefore, through the new Constitution, the leadership of the Third Estate transformed France into a constitutional monarchy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The constitution established a limited monarchy, with a clear separation of powers in which the king was to name and dismiss his ministers. But sovereignty effectively resided in the legislative branch, to consist of a single house, the Legislative Assembly, elected by a system of indirect voting.

Detailed explanation-5: -On December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the existing State legislatures ratified the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution-the Bill of Rights. These Amendments protect some of the most indispensable rights and liberties that define us as Americans.

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