What was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?
A
To dethrone the king
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B
To limit the powers of the clergy and the nobility
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C
To limit the powers of the king
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D
To make king more powerful
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Solution
The correct option is C To limit the powers of the king The powers instead of being concentrated in the hands of one person were now separated and assigned to different institutions – the legislature, executive and judiciary. This made France a constitutional monarchy.