Question

The main objective of the national assembly was__
A. To limit the powers of monarch
B. To ensure that everyone gets the right to vote
C. To get more privilege for the third estate
D. To take powers completely in their hands.

Answer 1

Hint: A monarchy is a system of government in which a single individual, the king, acts as the head of state for the rest of his or her life or until abdication. The monarch's political legitimacy and authority can range from strictly symbolic to limited to completely autocratic, and can stretch through the executive, legislative, and judicial realms.

Complete answer:
The French Revolution refers to the time from the Estates General of 1789 to the establishment of the French Consulate in November 1799. Many of its principles are considered to be foundational of Western liberal democracy.

The National Assembly was a constitutional assembly created by members of the Third Estate of the Estates-General during the French Revolution, which lasted from 17 June 1789 to 9 July 1789; afterwards (until replaced by the Legislative Assembly on 30 September 1791), it was known as the National Constituent Assembly, though the shorter form was preferred.

The members of the third estate met in the hall of the indoor tennis court in the grounds of Versailles on June 20, 1789. They proclaimed themselves a National Assembly and vowed not to dissolve until they had drafted a constitution for France that restricted the monarch's authority.

While drafting the constitution, the main goal of the French national assembly was to restrict the monarchy's powers and create a constitutional monarchy by dividing powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary. They do not want power to be concentrated in the hands of a single person.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor in the early nineteenth century who occupied much of Europe. Napoleon, who was born on the island of Corsica, rose quickly through the ranks of the French military during the French Revolution (1789-1799).