National Assembly
Where did the assembly meet?
Versailles
What were the old provinces replaced with?
Departments of nearly equal size
What were some powers of this assembly?
1. Make laws 2. Collect taxes
What did the completion of the main task of the National Assembly lead to?
The production of the Constitution
What was adopted as preamble?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
What is the assembly mostly made of?
Bourgeois members
What were all abolished?
Old provincial courts
Who could elect lawmakers?
Male citizens over 25
When was the Constitution created?
During the French Revolution
What was declared by the National Assembly for the Tennis Court Oath?
They would not disband until a new constitution was made for France
What did the assembly work to fix?
The continuing financial crisis
Laws
Laws
What could the legislative assembly decide on?
Issues of war and peace
What was set up to take place of the absolute monarchy?
A limited monarchy
What was given to the monarch that was not there before?
Limits of power
What did most members of the assembly lack?
Political experience
What was ensured in order to reflect Enlightenment goals?
Equality for all men before the law
Who was this assembly made of?
Wealthy middle class citizens
How long did the Constitution last?
Less than one year
What kind of interference was ended?
Church interference
Who made up the National Assembly?
Members of the 3rd estate
What power was given to men?
The power to serve in the government
How many groups was the Assembly made of?
2 groups of people
What eventually took over for the Legislative Assembly?
Sovereignty
What kind of veto was the king allowed to give that would last for 5 years?
Suspensive veto