Jan refresher Qs 1774-1792 Flashcards
1
Q
What were the key features of the absolute monarchy before 1789?
A
- absolute power
- exclusive right to initiate new legislation
- unconstrained by any representative bodies
- hires & fires ministers at will
- control over all state finances
- commander in chief of army
- head of feudal system
- can issue arbitrary arrest warrants (lettres de cachets)
