Question

List the main features of French constitution of 1791.

Answer 1

The main features of the French constitution of 1791 are:

• The feudal system was abolished and limited the powers of the king.
• The king came under the supervision of the government, and France became a constitutional monarchy.
• The nobles and the clergy were stripped – off of their privileges.
• Taxes collected by the church were abolished, and the lands owned by the church were confiscated.
• Power to make laws was vested in the hands of the national assembly.
• Powers were distributed among – the judiciary, the executive, and the legislature.