History: The French Revolution · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What major political change was brought about by the constitution of 1791 drafted by the National Assembly?
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What major political change was brought about by the constitution of 1791 drafted by the National Assembly?
- A.It established a complete democracy with universal adult suffrage for all citizens.
- B.It handed over absolute sovereign powers back to King Louis XVI.
- C.It limited the powers of the monarch and made France a constitutional monarchy.Correct answer
- D.It abolished the monarchy completely and declared France a republic.
Solution
The National Assembly completed the draft of the Constitution in 1791. Its main object was to limit the powers of the monarch. These powers instead of being concentrated in the hands of one person, were now separated and assigned to different institutions - the legislature, executive and judiciary, making France a constitutional monarchy.
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