Consulate

Question 1

Coup of Brumaire

Answer 1

• November 1799
• Sieyes wanted to establish an executive with strong leadership
• Napoleon closed down Council of 500
• Resulted in new constitution
• Napoleon’s counsul commanding the most authority - out of 3 established

Question 2

New constitution (Year VIII)

Answer 2

• December 1799
• First Consul
• Council of State
• Senate

Question 3

How was the Constitution of Year VIII autocratic

Answer 3

• Senate appointed for life
• Senatus consultum allowed First Consul to by-pass legislation
• Out of the electorate of 6m - only 6000 were eligible to serve in legislature
• Council of state chosen by Napoleon - Legislative direction always regarded favourably

Question 4

How was the Constitution of Year VIII democratic

Answer 4

All adult males eligible to vote