Reforms wanted by the Third Estate

Question 1

Reform 1

Answer 1

The power of making laws reside in the king AND the nation.

Question 2

Reform 2

Answer 2

All members of the municipal assemblies of town and villages shall be elected.

Question 3

Reform 3

Answer 3

Honour assignats

Question 4

Reform 4

Answer 4

Freedom should be granted to the press.

Question 5

Reform 5

Answer 5

Crimes committed by citizens of the different orders shall be punished according to the same forms of law and in the same manner.

Question 6

Reform 6

Answer 6

The three functions; legislative, executive, and judicial, shall be separated and carefully distinguished.

Question 7

Reform 7

Answer 7

The nation has confided its trust to representatives freely chosen from all classes of citizens. (National Assembly)

Question 8

Reform 8

Answer 8

Treat prisoners decently.

Question 9

Reform 9

Answer 9

All taxes on real and personal property shall be charged equally on all the goods of the clergy, nobles, and commoners.

Question 10

Reform 10

Answer 10

The jury system shall be introduced in all criminal cases.