CAS HI 266 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Divine Council, Cordeliers, Camille Desmoulins
30 Jul 2018
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Evaluated the three orders and how they functioned in society. Outlines each estate"s role in society and rights they have. French aristocrats whose nobility was based on their families" traditional function as the military class. French aristocrats who owe their rank to judicial or administrative ranks. Not granted a title; honorary positions attached to a specific office. Third estate bourgeoisie peasantry absolute monarchy no shared power decisions can be made quickly and efficiency not arbitrary power had theoretical limits. King"s subjects had some natural rights; not civil rights fundamental laws traditions of france structure the monarchy example: king"s successor must be his oldest son lettres de cachet. King had right to imprison someone by his order. Letters signed with king"s seal intendants agents of the monarchy in the old regime controller general council of finances headed by the controler general directs financial bureaucracy provinces ge(cid:1171) ne(cid:1171) ralite(cid:1171) s (or governments ) administrative divisions of france.
