Constitution of 1795

The Constitution of 1795 was a French document that established a new government after the French Revolution. It created a system called the Directory, which consisted of a five-member executive body chosen by an elected legislature. The constitution aimed to reduce the power of the common people and prevent tyranny by setting up property requirements for voting and office-holding, favoring the wealthy. It also established a bicameral legislature with two chambers. Overall, it sought to stabilize France by balancing government power, but it limited democratic participation and was ultimately less effective, leading to later political shifts.