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6. Who formed the Constitution of 1791?

  • The Bourgeoisie
  • Louis XVI
  • The Clergy
  • The Nobles

7. How were clergymen chosen for their position under the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?

  • By Louis
  • By their superiors in the church hierarchy
  • By the Pope
  • By members of the parish

8. Louis' powers under the Constitution did NOT include....

  • Ability to choose members of the Assembly
  • Ability to Choose own ministers
  • Suspensive Veto
  • A Civil List

9. What replaced the specialised courts of the Ancient Regime, under the Legal System Reform?

  • 7 different courts, each for different professions
  • Local versions of the Parlement
  • A Tribunal System
  • Louis' own judgement

10. What was introduced to save the National Assembly from financial difficulties?

  • A Debit and Credit System
  • Silver Coins
  • Assignat (paper bonds)
  • Bronze and Silver Coins

11. How did Paris change under the Local Government Reforms of the Constitution?

  • Stayed the same but gained its own Municipal Council.
  • Did not alter at all from the Ancient Regime.
  • Divided into 43 sections with its own Municipal Council.
  • Divided into 8 sections with its own Municipal Council.

12. What replaced all forms of execution in 1792?

  • A life sentence in prison
  • The Guillotine
  • The Tribunal System
  • Electric Chair.

13. What did the Constitution of 1791 establish?

  • A Constitutional Monarchy
  • An Absolute Monarchy
  • A Republic
  • Popular Sovereignty

14. Who was in charge of handling and storing money under the Constitution?

  • The Municipal Council
  • The National Treasury
  • The National Assembly
  • The Legislative Assembly

15. What did the Religious Reforms include under the Constitution?

  • The destruction of all Catholic Churches
  • The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
  • The construction of 30 synagogues
  • The Construction of the Sacre Couer