France Becames a Constitutional Monarchy


 
 
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France Becames a Constitutional Monarchy

France Becomes a Constitutional Monarchy: The National Assembly completed the draft of the Constitution in 1791. Its main objective was to limit the powers of the monarch. Now, the powers were separated and assigned to different institutions like the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. This change of powers made France a constitutional monarchy.

The Laws Made by the National Assembly:

  • Under the new Constitution, the laws were to be made by the National Assembly. The assembly was indirectly elected i.e. active citizens voted for a group of electors, who in turn chose the assembly members.
  • The highlights of the changed system are:

  • Men who were above 25 years of age and who paid taxes equal to at least 3 days of a labourer’s wage were given the status of active citizens, i.e. they had right to vote. The remaining men and all women were classed as passive citizens.
  • To qualify as an Elector and then as a Member of the assembly, a man had to belong to the highest bracket of taxpayers.
  • The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
  • According to this declaration, the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion and equality before law were established as natural rights and it was the duty of the state to protect these.
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    Question : 1

    When was France declared a republic ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following were the national colours of France during the Nationailist Movement ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    The National Assembly completed the draft of the constitution assigned the power to ____________ .

    Right Option : D
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