Constitution Of 1799 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role of the First Consul?
A
- Nominate those below
- In complete power
2
Q
Who were the Council of State?
A
- Nominated by First Consul
- 30-40 members
- Nominated central and local officials
- Helped initiate legislation
3
Q
Who were the senate?
A
- Nominated by First Consul
- 60 members aged 40+
4
Q
Who were the tribunate?
A
- 100 members aged 25+
- Able to discuss legislation but unable to vote on it
5
Q
Who were the legislature?
A
- 300 members aged 30+
- Able to vote on legislation but unable to discuss it
6
Q
Who chose the Tribunate and Legislature?
A
6000 notables
7
Q
Who chose the 6000 notables?
A
60,000 from the Departmental List
8
Q
Who chose the 60,000 from the Departmental List?
A
600,000 from the Communal List
9
Q
Who chose the 600,000 from the Communal List?
A
6,000,000 Frenchmen aged 21+ who had lived in the same house for 1 year
