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What were the salient features of the Constitution drafted by the National Constituent Assembly in 1791?
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The salient features of the Constitution drafted by the National Constituent Assembly in 1791 were:
- The government of France was converted into a limited monarchy without any power.
- The right to vote was given to only those citizens who paid a certain amount by way of taxes or possessed property.
- The National legislative Assembly was set up with the power to declare war and peace.
- Dominant position was given to the middle class.
- Papal control over the Church was removed and the Church was nationalised. The property of the Church was confiscated and the number of Churchmen was reduced.
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