Which constitution gave political rights only to the richer section of society?

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Constitution of 1917

Constitution of 1791

Constitution of 1971

Constitution of 1719

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The Constitution of 1791 gave political rights only to the richer section of society.
Many people argued that the revolution needed to go to a greater extent because the 1791 Constitution only promised wealthy political rights. Political clubs emerged in popularity as a meeting place for those who wanted to discuss government issues and plan their actions. During the French Revolution, the National Assembly of France drafted the Constitution of 1791. It maintained the monarchy, but the country was run by the Legislative Assembly, which was elected through an indirect voting system. The franchise was limited to "active" citizens who paid a minor amount in taxes; approximately two-thirds of adult men had the right to vote for electors. Thus, the French constitution of 1791 granted political rights solely to the wealthier classes of society.

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