Week 3- The Constitution of the Directory Flashcards

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1
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When was the constitution drawn up by the Thermidorians?

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August 1795

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What did the constitution establish?

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It created the directory in November 1795.

It reflected the desire for stability and moderation.

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What did the directory consist of?

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Directory of Five, Council of Five hundred and Council of Ancients

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What was the Directory of Five?

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5 directors would be chosen by the Ancients from a list provided by the Five Hundred.
The Directors formed the executive and appointed ministers.

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What was the Council of Five Hundred?

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Comprised of deputies aged 30+

Proposed and drew up all legislation but did not vote on it.

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What was the Council of Ancients?

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Comprised of 250 married or widowed men aged 40+

Examined and approved or rejected legislation but did not propose it.

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How were elections structured?

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Elections would take place annually
Electors comprised of those paying a certain sum in taxation.
This created an electorate of roughly a million.
5.5 of 8 million adult males could vote.

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What checks and balances were there within the government?

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A third of the deputies would step down each year.

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What directors were there in the convention?

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Lazare Carnot, Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, Pierre-Roger Ducos, Paul Barras

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