French Political System and Rights

The video discusses the transition from monarchy to a constitutional system in France, highlighting the formation of the National Assembly in 1791 to limit the monarch's power. It explains the criteria for active and passive citizens, the formation of electors and an assembly, and the establishment of a ministry to control the king. The video concludes with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, emphasizing natural rights and state duties.

What was the political system in France before the constitution?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What was the main objective of the National Assembly formed in 1791?

• To establish a new king

• To create a new religion

• To abolish the monarchy

• To limit the power of the monarch

Who were considered active citizens in the new French system?

• All female citizens

• All male citizens

• Citizens who paid a certain amount of tax

• Citizens under 25 years old

How many members were there in the assembly formed from the electors?

• 800

• 500

• 600

• 745

What was the role of the ministries formed by the assembly?

• To control the king

• To manage the country's administration

• To create laws

• To collect taxes

Who had the power to control the king after the formation of the National Assembly?

• The National Assembly

• The military

• The ministries

• The citizens

What was the criteria for being an elector in the new French system?

• Being a member of the nobility

• Owning land

• Paying a certain amount of tax

• Being over 30 years old

How many members were initially part of the National Assembly?

• 800

• 600

• 745

• 500

What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen establish?

• Natural rights such as life, freedom of speech, and equality before the law

• The right to vote for all

• The right to free education

• The right to own property

What was the duty of the state according to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?

• To ensure economic equality

• To maintain a strong military

• To provide free healthcare

• To protect the natural rights of its citizens