Question

What was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?
A. To dethrone the King
B. To limit the powers of the clergy and the nobility
C. To limit the powers of the King
D. To make King more powerful

Answer 1

Hint: The Constitution upholds the integrity of a nation by laying down various rules and principles to be followed by the citizens. The Constitution of 1791 was created to establish constitutional monarchy and sovereignty.

Complete answer:
The National Assembly during French Revolution brought in the Constitution that separated the powers between the legislature, executive and judiciary. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen of 1789 presented the rights of citizens which served as the founding document of the Constitution.
Thus, the feudal system which gave privileges to nobility and clergy were not only limited but ended completely. However, the Constitution didn't intend to dethrone the King or to make him powerful but to reduce his powers and work effectively with the government as per the constitution. This is why King Louis XVI had to accept the transition from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy that led to an increase in the powers of the Legislative Assembly which was elected indirectly.
Therefore, option (C) is the right option.

Note: The Legislative Assembly was elected only by the active male citizens above the age of 25 years and not by female citizens. Owing to the French revolutionary wars, the Constitution of 1791 lasted only for a year.