Question

september 3, 1791: the constitution of 1791
the constitution of 1791 was the first constitution written during the french revolution.

1. the legislative power is delegated to a national assembly, composed of temporary representatives freely elected by the people, to be exercised by it, with the sanction approval of the king, in the manner hereinafter determined.
2. the government is monarchical; the executive power is delegated to the king, to be exercised, under his authority, by ministers and other responsible agents in the manner hereinafter determined.
3. the judicial power is delegated to judges who are elected at stated times by the people.
4. when the national assembly creates a law, who has the power to approve it?
5. according to the constitution of 1791, what role does the king have in the government?

the legislative assembly
radicals

• sat on the left side of the hall; were called left - wing and said to be on the left
• opposed the king and the idea of a monarchy
• wanted sweeping changes in government and proposed that common people have full power in a republic

moderates

• sat in the center of the hall and were called centrists
• wanted some changes in government, but not as many as the radicals

conservatives

• sat on the right side of the hall; were called right - wing and said to be on the right
• upheld the idea of a limited monarchy
• wanted few changes in government

skillbuilder: interpreting charts

1. what do the divisions in the legislative assembly say about the differences in french society?
2. what similarities and differences do you see between the political factions in the legislative assembly and those in the u.s. government today?

Explanation:

1. The text states that the legislative power is delegated to a National Assembly, and laws created by it require the sanction (approval) of the King. So the King has the power to approve laws created by the National Assembly.
2. The text mentions that the government is monarchical and the executive power is delegated to the King to be exercised under his authority by ministers and other responsible agents. So the King has executive - power in the government.

For the Skillbuilder questions:

1. The divisions in the Legislative Assembly (radicals, moderates, conservatives) show different levels of support for monarchy and different desires for change in the government, reflecting deep - seated ideological and political differences in French society at the time.
2. Similarities: In both the French Legislative Assembly and the U.S. government today, there are different political factions with varying views on governance and change. Differences: The French Legislative Assembly was dealing with the transition from monarchy to a new form of government during the French Revolution, while the U.S. government has a well - established democratic system with different parties and ideological divides within that framework.

Answer:

1. The King has the power to approve laws created by the National Assembly.
2. The King has executive power in the government.

Skillbuilder 1: The divisions show ideological and political differences in French society.
Skillbuilder 2: Similarities: Existence of political factions with different views. Differences: Different historical contexts of government transition and establishment.