Answer:
(i) Constitutional Monarchy: The
constitution made France a constitutional Monarchy. In this system monarch
would remain monarch but all legislative powers would be transferred to the
National Assembly
(ii)
National Assembly: It was indirectly elected. In it citizens voted for a group
of electors, who in turn chose the assembly. Once chosen. National Assembly
would keep a control on the country.
(iii)
Right to Vote: However, not all citizens had the right to vote, only men above
25 years of age who paid taxes equal to at least 3 days of a labourer's wage were
given the status of active citizens. They were only endued to vote.
(iv)
Powers of National Assembly: National Assembly had the power to make laws. It
is voted by about 50,000 electors and constituted of 745 members. It could keep
control on both king and the ministers.
(v)
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens: The constitution began with the
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens. Rights such as the right to
life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law, were established
as natural and inalienable rights.
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