The French Constitution of 1791

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Who formed the Constitution of 1791?
The Bourgeoisie
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What did the Constitution of 1791 establish?
A Constitutional Monarchy
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Louis' powers under the Constitution did NOT include....
Ability to choose members of the Assembly
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Who was given legislative and law making powers under the Lonstitution?
The National Legislative Assembly
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What replaced Generalities under the Local Government reforms of the Constitution?
83 Departments of equal size
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How did Paris change under the Local Government Reforms of the Constitution?
Divided into 43 sections with its own Municipal Council.
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What replaced the specialised courts of the Ancient Regime, under the Legal System Reform?
A Tribunal System
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What replaced all forms of execution in 1792?
The Guillotine
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What did the Religious Reforms include under the Constitution?
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy
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How were clergymen chosen for their position under the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?
By their superiors in the church hierarchy
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Why did the Pope condemn the revolution?
It was no longer his job to appoint and remove Bishops and Clergymen
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Who was in charge of handling and storing money under the Constitution?
The National Treasury
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What was introduced to save the National Assembly from financial difficulties?
Assignat (paper bonds)
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